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bewitch vs tempt

tempt vs bewitch

bewitch and tempt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bewitch No No Yes No
tempt No No Yes No
As verbs, tempt is a hypernym of bewitch; that is, tempt is a word with a broader meaning than bewitch:
  • bewitch: attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  • tempt: induce into action by using one's charm
Other hypernyms of bewitch include charm, influence.
bewitch (verb) tempt (verb)
attract strongly, as if with a magnet induce into action by using one's charm
cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something dispose or incline or entice to
attract; cause to be enamored try presumptuously
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
try to seduce
Difference between bewitch and tempt

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