Spur and Tempt

Spur

Spur verb - To urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object.

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

Nearby Words: spurn, spurt, spurred, spurring

Tempt

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

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

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

Common collocations

hero spur hero tempt hero
people spur people tempt people
men spur men tempt men
superman spur superman tempt superman
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