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tempt vs bewitch

bewitch vs tempt

tempt and bewitch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tempt No No Yes No
bewitch No No Yes No
As verbs, bewitch is a hyponym of tempt; that is, bewitch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tempt:
  • tempt: induce into action by using one's charm
  • bewitch: attract strongly, as if with a magnet
Other hyponyms of tempt include magnetise, magnetize, mesmerise, mesmerize, spellbind.
tempt (verb) bewitch (verb)
induce into action by using one's charm attract strongly, as if with a magnet
dispose or incline or entice to cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
try presumptuously attract; cause to be enamored
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 tempt and bewitch

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