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- [temp-ter]
- /ˈtɛmp tər/
- /ˈtemptə/
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- [temp-ter]
- /ˈtɛmp tər/
Definitions of tempter word
- noun tempter a person or thing that tempts, especially to evil. 1
- noun tempter the Tempter, Satan; the devil. 1
- noun tempter person who tempts 1
- noun tempter a person who tempts 0
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Origin of tempter
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; tempt + -er1; replacing Middle English temptour < Old French temptere, temptëor < Late Latin temptātōr-, stem of temptātor tempter (to sin), Latin: one who makes an attempt; see tempt, -tor
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Parts of speech for Tempter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tempter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tempter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tempter
noun tempter
- heartbreaker — a person, event, or thing causing heartbreak.
- lurer — anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
- allurer — One who is alluring.
- coaxer — A person who coaxes.
- enticer — One who entices or allures.
Top questions with tempter
- the tempter or the tempted who sins most?
- what does tempter mean?
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