bait vs temptation
temptation vs baitbait and temptation both are nouns.
bait is a verb but temptation is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bait | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| temptation | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
temptation is a hypernym of
bait; that is, temptation is a
word with a broader meaning than bait:
- bait: anything that serves as an enticement
- temptation: something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Other hypernyms of bait include
enticement.
| bait (noun) | temptation (noun) |
|---|---|
| something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed | the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire |
| anything that serves as an enticement | something that seduces or has the quality to seduce |
| the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid |
| bait (verb) | temptation (verb) |
|---|---|
| harass with persistent criticism or carping | |
| attack with dogs or set dogs upon | |
| lure, entice, or entrap with bait |
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