tempting

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈtɛmptɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(tempting)


tempting
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Synonyms:
appetizing, appetising (UK), attractive Collocations, intriguing Collocations, rousing, tantalizing, tantalising (UK), provoking, alluring, mouth-watering, charming Collocations, tasteful, appealing Collocations, captivating, coaxing, enchanting, enticing Collocations, seducing, seductive, to be desired, voluptuous, worth having, forbidden fruit, desirable Collocations
Antonyms:
ugly Collocations, repulsive, unwholesome, unpleasant Collocations, disgusting Collocations, horrible Collocations, filthy Collocations, foul Collocations, ghastly Collocations, hideous Collocations, repellent, terrible Collocations, revolting, rotten Collocations, off-putting


tempt
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Synonyms:
lure Collocations, entice Collocations, fascinate, seduce, appeal to, inveigle, decoy Collocations, beguile, induce Collocations, intrigue, incite, provoke Collocations, allure Collocations, charm Collocations, captivate, tantalize, draw on, invite Collocations, bait Collocations, stimulate, move Collocations, motivate, rouse, instigate, wheedle, coax Collocations, lead on, make one's mouth water, influence Collocations, draw in, woo Collocations, tease Collocations
Antonyms:
discourage Collocations, repel, dissuade, confiscate, deter Collocations, talk sb out of, disgust, bore, offend, repulse, drive away


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