solicitation vs temptation
temptation vs solicitationsolicitation and temptation both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| solicitation | Yes | No | No | No |
| temptation | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
temptation is a hypernym of
solicitation; that is, temptation is a
word with a broader meaning than solicitation:
- solicitation: the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)
- temptation: the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
Other hypernyms of solicitation include
enticement.
| solicitation (noun) | temptation (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money) | the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire |
| an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status | something that seduces or has the quality to seduce |
| request for a sum of money | the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid |
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