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temptation vs desire

desire vs temptation

temptation and desire both are nouns.

temptation is not a verb while desire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temptation Yes No No No
desire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, desire is a hypernym of temptation; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than temptation:
  • temptation: the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid
  • desire: the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
temptation (noun) desire (noun)
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire an inclination to want things
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid something that is desired
temptation (verb) desire (verb)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between temptation and desire

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