What does Tempter mean?
Definitions for Tempter
ˈtɛmp tərtempter
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Princeton's WordNet
tempternoun
a person who tempts others
"Satan is the great tempter of mankind"
Wiktionary
tempternoun
Someone or something that tempts.
tempternoun
A seducer, especially a man who seduces.
He is a tempter of married women.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Tempternoun
Etymology: from tempt.
These women are shrewd tempters with their tongues. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.
Is this her fault or mine?
The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?
Not she; nor doth she tempt. William Shakespeare, Meas. for Measure.Those who are bent to do wickedly, will never want tempters to urge them on. John Tillotson.
My work is done:
She’s now the tempter to ensnare his heart. Dryden.The experience of our own frailties, and the watchfulness of the tempter, discourage us. Henry Hammond, Fundamentals.
Foretold what would come to pass,
When first this tempter cross’d the gulf from hell. John Milton.To this high mountain’s top the tempter brought
Our Saviour. John Milton, Par. Reg. b. iii.
Wikipedia
tempter
Temptation is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment that threatens long-term goals. In the context of some religions, temptation is the inclination to sin. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss something important to a person. In the context of self-control and ego depletion, temptation is described as an immediate, pleasurable urge and/or impulse that disrupts an individuals ability to wait for the long-term goals, in which that individual hopes to attain.More informally, temptation may be used to mean "the state of being attracted and enticed" without anything to do with moral, ethical, or ideological valuation; for example, one may say that a piece of food looks "tempting" even though eating it would result in no negative consequences. Research suggests that there are paradoxical effects associated with temptation. Implicit in all the forms in which temptation can present itself there is a set of options that may facilitate high moral standards in decision-making. Weak or subtle temptations, in comparison to strong or obvious temptations, can lead to a greater loss of self-control. supported research states that "available temptations are less valuable and less tempting".Temptations can have effects on long-term goal attainment, it has been found that individuals who experienced temptation and the effects of it found there were benefits to their experiences.
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tempter
A tempter is a person or thing that entices or lures someone into doing something, often something considered wrong, unwise, or harmful, by promising some form of pleasure or gain. It can also refer to a person or character, often in religious or literary contexts, who tries to persuade others to commit sinful or immoral acts.
Webster Dictionary
Tempternoun
one who tempts or entices; especially, Satan, or the Devil, regarded as the great enticer to evil
Wikidata
Tempter
Tempter is the debut album by the Dutch death metal band Nembrionic Hammerdeath. It was released in 1993 as a split CD with Consolation's debut album Beautyfilth by Displeased Records. Later, it was re-issued by itself.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Tempter in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Tempter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- seductor, temptador, temptadoraCatalan, Valencian
- tentateurFrench
- प्रलोभकHindi
- tentatorInterlingue
- המפתהHebrew
- 诱惑Chinese
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