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temptation vs influence

influence vs temptation

temptation and influence both are nouns.

temptation is not a verb while influence is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temptation Yes No No No
influence Yes No Yes No
As nouns, influence is a hypernym of temptation; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than temptation:
  • temptation: the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
  • influence: causing something without any direct or apparent effort
As nouns, influence is a hypernym of temptation; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than temptation:
  • temptation: something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
  • influence: a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
temptation (noun) influence (noun)
the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire causing something without any direct or apparent effort
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
one having power to influence another
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
temptation (verb) influence (verb)
shape or influence; give direction to
induce into action by using one's charm
have and exert influence or effect
Difference between temptation and influence

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