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persuade vs tempt

tempt vs persuade

persuade and tempt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
persuade No No Yes No
tempt No No Yes No
As verbs, tempt is a hyponym of persuade; that is, tempt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than persuade:
  • persuade: cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  • tempt: induce into action by using one's charm
persuade (verb) tempt (verb)
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm induce into action by using one's charm
win approval or support for 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 persuade and tempt

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