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spellbind vs tempt

tempt vs spellbind

spellbind and tempt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spellbind No No Yes No
tempt No No Yes No
As verbs, tempt is a hypernym of spellbind; that is, tempt is a word with a broader meaning than spellbind:
  • spellbind: attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  • tempt: induce into action by using one's charm
Other hypernyms of spellbind include charm, influence.
spellbind (verb) tempt (verb)
put into a trance induce into action by using one's charm
attract strongly, as if with a magnet dispose or incline or entice to
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe 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 spellbind and tempt

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