Tempt and Turn away

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

Usage example: that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet

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Turn away is an antonym for tempt.

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

Turn away verb - To drive back.

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Tempt is an antonym for turn away.

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