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Tempt vs Persuasive - What's the difference?

tempt | persuasive |

As a verb tempt

is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

As an adjective persuasive is

able to persuade; convincing.

tempt

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
    • She tempted me to eat the apple.
  • To attract; to allure.
    • Its glossy skin tempted me.
  • To provoke something; to court.
    • It would be tempting fate.

    Derived terms

    * temptation * tempter * temptress * tempt fate * tempt providence

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    persuasive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • able to persuade; convincing