Tempter: meaning, definitions and examples
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tempter
[ หtemptษr ]
evil
A person or thing that entices or leads someone into temptation.
Synonyms
deceiver, enticer, seducer, seducer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tempter |
Used to describe someone or something that tries to make you do something wrong or unwise, typically in a moral or ethical context.
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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.
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enticer |
Describes someone or something that attracts or lures someone into a particular action or behavior, usually by appealing to their desires or interests.
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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.
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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.
religious
A figure or force that tempts or tests someone's faith or loyalty.
Synonyms
Satan, demon, devil, evil spirit.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tempter |
Used to describe something or someone that entices or lures someone into doing something, usually negative or immoral.
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Satan |
Specifically refers to the primary evil being in Christian and Islamic theology; often used to signify extreme evil in a person or situation.
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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.
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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.
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evil spirit |
Describes a malevolent supernatural entity. It's commonly used in religious or supernatural contexts.
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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:
๐ต๐น tentador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฒเฅเคญเค
๐ฉ๐ช Verfรผhrer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggoda
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะบััะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ kusiciel
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชๆ่ (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท tentateur
๐ช๐ธ tentador
๐น๐ท ayartฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํน์ (yuhokja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุบุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ svลฏdce
๐ธ๐ฐ zvodca
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏฑๆ่ (yรฒuhuรฒ zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zapeljivec
๐ฎ๐ธ tรกlbeita
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะทาััาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aldadฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.