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blandishment vs temptation

temptation vs blandishment

blandishment and temptation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blandishment Yes No No No
temptation Yes No No No
As nouns, temptation is a hypernym of blandishment; that is, temptation is a word with a broader meaning than blandishment:
  • blandishment: the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
  • temptation: the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
Other hypernyms of blandishment include enticement.
blandishment (noun) temptation (noun)
the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
flattery intended to persuade something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
Difference between blandishment and temptation

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