different between tempting vs intoxicating

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tempting (comparative more tempting, superlative most tempting)

tempting

tempting (plural temptings)

The act of subjecting somebody to temptation.
- 1646, William Bridge, On Temptation (sermon)
  If God doth suffer his own people and dearest children to be exposed to Satan's temptings and winnowings; Why should any man then doubt of his childship, doubt of his own everlasting condition, and say, that he is none of the child of God because he is tempted?

intoxicating (comparative more intoxicating, superlative most intoxicating)

(of a substance) Able to intoxicate; an intoxicant.
(figuratively) Very exciting and stimulating, like alcohol or some other stimulant.

intoxicating

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