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Tempting

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ

Definitions

The act of subjecting somebody to temptation.

Equivalents

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Examples

“If God doth suffer⟳ his own⟳ people and dearest children to be exposed to Satan's temptings and winnowings; Why should any man then doubt⟳ of his childship, doubt⟳ of his own⟳ everlasting condition, and say⟳, that he is none of the child of God because he is tempted?”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Temptingly temptingness Temptress Temptresses Tempts tempura

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