Tempter: meaning, definitions and examples

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tempter

 

[ หˆtemptษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

evil

A person or thing that entices or leads someone into temptation.

Synonyms

deceiver, enticer, seducer, seducer.

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Word Description / Examples
tempter

Used to describe someone or something that tries to make you do something wrong or unwise, typically in a moral or ethical context.

  • The tempter whispered in his ear, urging him to betray his friends.
  • She felt like a tempter, suggesting risky business ideas to her cautious partner.
seducer

Primarily used to describe someone who persuades another to engage in sexual activity. It often implies manipulation or deceit, and can carry a negative or morally dubious connotation.

  • She saw him as a seducer, always using his charm to get what he wanted.
  • The story revolves around a seducer who ruins the lives of the women he entangles with.
enticer

Describes someone or something that attracts or lures someone into a particular action or behavior, usually by appealing to their desires or interests.

  • The advertisement acted as an enticer, luring customers with the promise of huge discounts.
  • He was an enticer, always knowing how to draw people into his plans with charming words.
deceiver

Refers to someone who tricks or lies to others, often with the intention of causing harm or gaining personal advantage. This term often carries a negative connotation.

  • He was known as a deceiver, always taking advantage of people's trust.
  • The deceiver crafted an elaborate scheme to embezzle funds from the company.

Examples of usage

  • The tempter whispered in his ear, urging him to give in to his desires.
  • She saw him as a tempter, a dangerous seducer who could lead her astray.
Context #2 | Noun

religious

A figure or force that tempts or tests someone's faith or loyalty.

Synonyms

Satan, demon, devil, evil spirit.

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tempter

Used to describe something or someone that entices or lures someone into doing something, usually negative or immoral.

  • He acted as a tempter, convincing her to skip her responsibilities
  • The dessert was a tempter, even though I know I am on a diet
Satan

Specifically refers to the primary evil being in Christian and Islamic theology; often used to signify extreme evil in a person or situation.

  • Some people view him as the embodiment of Satan because of his heinous crimes
  • Depictions of Satan often show him as a fallen angel
devil

Typically refers to the chief evil spirit in various religions, or someone who behaves very badly. It can be used both literally and metaphorically.

  • The devil is often depicted with horns and a pitchfork
  • He was a devil on the soccer field, showing no mercy to his opponents
demon

Often refers to an evil supernatural being or a person's inner struggles or fears. Can be used figuratively to describe a person who is particularly cruel or malicious.

  • She battled her demons in silence
  • The old house is said to be haunted by a demon
evil spirit

Describes a malevolent supernatural entity. It's commonly used in religious or supernatural contexts.

  • They believed the house was plagued by an evil spirit
  • The shaman performed a ritual to banish the evil spirits

Examples of usage

  • In the Bible, Satan is portrayed as the ultimate tempter, testing the faith of believers.
  • The monk saw the challenges he faced as tests from the tempter, designed to strengthen his resolve.

Translations

Translations of the word "tempter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tentador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฒเฅ‹เคญเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verfรผhrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะบัƒัะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kusiciel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช˜ๆƒ‘่€… (ใ‚†ใ†ใ‚ใใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tentateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tentador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayartฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ˜น์ž (yuhokja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุบุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svลฏdce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvodca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏฑๆƒ‘่€… (yรฒuhuรฒ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapeljivec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกlbeita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทา“ั‹ั€า“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aldadฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tentador

Etymology

The word 'tempter' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'temptour', which in turn comes from the Latin 'temptator', meaning 'one who tempts'. The concept of a tempter, a being or force that leads others into temptation or tests their faith, has been a part of human mythology and religious beliefs for centuries. The idea of temptation and the struggle to resist it is a recurring theme in literature, art, and religious texts.

See also: tempt, temptation, tempting, temptingly, temptress.