temptation

/tɛmˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a person, place, thing, or situation that tempts or attracts someone, often in a way that is morally questionable or difficult to resist

“The all-you-can-eat buffet was a temptation that many people found hard to resist.”

Synonyms

  • allurement
  • enticement
  • incentive
  • siren

Antonyms

  • discipline
  • self-control