tempt vs stimulate

tempt and stimulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tempt	No	No	Yes	No
stimulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stimulate is a hypernym of tempt; that is, stimulate is a word with a broader meaning than tempt:

tempt: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
stimulate: provide the needed stimulus for

Other hypernyms of tempt include provoke.

As verbs, stimulate is a hypernym of tempt; that is, stimulate is a word with a broader meaning than tempt:

Other hypernyms of tempt include excite, shake, shake up, stir.

tempt (verb)	stimulate (verb)
induce into action by using one's charm	cause to be alert and energetic
dispose or incline or entice to	act as a stimulant
try presumptuously	provide the needed stimulus for
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting	cause to occur rapidly
try to seduce	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
	stir feelings in