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

  1. Beguile as a verb (transitive):

    To deceive or delude (using guile).

  2. 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."

  3. Beguile as a verb (transitive):

    To cause (time) to seem to pass quickly, by way of pleasant diversion.

  1. 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."

  2. Tempt as a verb (transitive):

    To attract; to allure.

    Examples:

    "Its glossy skin tempted me."

  3. Tempt as a verb (transitive):

    To provoke something; to court.

    Examples:

    "It would be tempting fate."