The difference between Beguile and Tempt
When used as verbs, beguile means to deceive or delude (using guile), whereas tempt means to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward.
check bellow for the other definitions of Beguile and Tempt
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Beguile as a verb (transitive):
To deceive or delude (using guile).
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Beguile as a verb (transitive):
To charm, delight or captivate.
Examples:
"I will never touch The Orb, even though its mysterious glow seduces and beguiles."
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Beguile as a verb (transitive):
To cause (time) to seem to pass quickly, by way of pleasant diversion.
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Examples:
"She tempted me to eat the apple."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To attract; to allure.
Examples:
"Its glossy skin tempted me."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To provoke something; to court.
Examples:
"It would be tempting fate."