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

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

Somebody was the tempter, the proactive initiator, and it wasn't the colleges.

From Salon

Then he proceeded to counter Pelosi’s claim that he had “flipped out” and had a “tempter tantrum” at Wednesday’s aborted meeting by insisting he had been calm.

From The Guardian

Many of his targets will forever rue the day they agreed to sit down with this shape-shifter, this tempter who brings out their worst side under the camera’s glare.

From Washington Times