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tempt vs shake

shake vs tempt

tempt is not a noun while shake is a noun.

tempt and shake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tempt No No Yes No
shake Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shake is a hypernym of tempt; that is, shake is a word with a broader meaning than tempt:
  • tempt: give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
  • shake: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Other hypernyms of tempt include excite, shake up, stimulate, stir.
tempt (noun) shake (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
building material used as siding or roofing
tempt (verb) shake (verb)
induce into action by using one's charm move with or as if with a tremor
dispose or incline or entice to undermine or cause to waver
try presumptuously bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
try to seduce move or cause to move back and forth
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
Difference between tempt and shake

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