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magnetise vs tempt

tempt vs magnetise

magnetise and tempt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
magnetise No No Yes No
tempt No No Yes No
As verbs, tempt is a hypernym of magnetise; that is, tempt is a word with a broader meaning than magnetise:
  • magnetise: attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  • tempt: induce into action by using one's charm
Other hypernyms of magnetise include charm, influence.
magnetise (verb) tempt (verb)
make magnetic induce into action by using one's charm
attract strongly, as if with a magnet dispose or incline or entice to
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 magnetise and tempt

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