Plead and Tempt

Plead

Plead verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
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Synonyms for Plead

Tempt and plead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempt" instead a verb "Plead".

Nearby Words: pleading, pleader

Tempt

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

Plead and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plead" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

Common collocations

time plead time tempt time
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