corrupt |
tempt |
In transitive terms the difference between corrupt and tempt
is that
corrupt is to make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert while
tempt is to provoke something; to court.
As an adjective corrupt
is in a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.
tempt |
beguile |
In lang=en terms the difference between tempt and beguile
is that
tempt is to provoke something; to court while
beguile is to charm, delight or captivate.
As verbs the difference between tempt and beguile
is that
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice while
beguile is to deceive or delude (using guile).
tempt |
like |
As a verb tempt
is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
hasten |
tempt |
As a noun hasten
is .
As a verb tempt is
to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
spur |
tempt |
Related terms |
Tempt is a synonym of spur.
As verbs the difference between spur and tempt
is that
spur is to prod (especially a horse) in the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig while
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
As a noun spur
is a rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
decoy |
tempt |
Related terms |
Tempt is a synonym of decoy.
In transitive terms the difference between decoy and tempt
is that
decoy is to lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap while
tempt is to provoke something; to court.
As verbs the difference between decoy and tempt
is that
decoy is to act or use a decoy while
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
As a noun decoy
is a person or object meant to lure something to danger.
tempt |
dissuade |
As verbs the difference between tempt and dissuade
is that
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice while
dissuade is .
taunt |
tempt |
As verbs the difference between taunt and tempt
is that
taunt is to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner while
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
As a noun taunt
is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
As an adjective taunt
is very high or tall.
force |
tempt |
In transitive terms the difference between force and tempt
is that
force is to forcibly open (a door, lock etc.) while
tempt is to provoke something; to court.
As a noun force
is strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
As a proper noun Force
is falls.
used in place names.
encourage | tempt |
As verbs the difference between encourage and tempt
is that
encourage is while
tempt is to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
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