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tempter

[ temp-ter ]

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noun

a person or thing that tempts, especially to evil.
the Tempter, Satan; the devil.

Tempter

/ ˈtɛmptə /

noun

the Tempter
the Tempter Satan regarded as trying to lead men into sin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tempter¹

1350–1400; tempt + -er ¹; replacing Middle English temptour < Old French temptere, temptëor < Late Latin temptātōr-, stem of temptātor tempter (to sin), Latin: one who makes an attempt; tempt, -tor

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Example Sentences

And the tempter coming said to him: If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

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Why did God allow him to be seduced, knowing well that he would be too weak to resist the tempter?

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This inconstant temper he had already manifested, and given the worst example of, before his acquaintance with the great tempter.

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No subtler tempter ever spoke to the hearts of a man and a woman.

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But the tempter was unprepared for the trap that was laid for him.

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