tempter

[ temp-ter ]

noun

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

Tempter

/ ˈtɛmptə /

noun

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

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

Example Sentences

The experienced tempter warns the imp not to let his subject actually believe in God or satanic powers.

From Washington Times

And where many such backstage fairy tales would introduce a villain, a tempter, a wolf in executive clothing to lead them astray, the only obstacle in the Mayhem’s way is the Mayhem — if “obstacle” even applies, since they’re in no hurry to get anywhere, and you can’t make them.

From Los Angeles Times

In it, he draws parallels between Jack Nicholson’s character and the devil: “a tempter who draws people into his sphere of influence.”

From Washington Post

Properly understood, Jan. 6 was a white rage tempter tantrum and an exercise in a type of "freedom" exclusive to white Americans: the right to reject elections and other democratic outcomes not to their liking, through violence if need be.

From Salon

“Trying to keep the game light and entertaining for the fans. I get worn out about it a lot. Everyone on Twitter is like, ‘Go throw the ball over center field like a baby’ or ‘Have ánother tempter tantrum’ or whatever the case is, so I figured I’d give the trolls something to chew on.”

From Seattle Times