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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'decoy' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) decoy, steerer
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
Synonyms: helmsman, steerer, steersman, lure, decoy, bait

2. (verb) bait, decoy, lure
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
Synonyms: hook, decoy, steerer, sweetener, lure, bait, come-on, enticement

3. (verb) decoy
lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy


Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'decoy' English Synonyms and Antonyms 

1. decoy
To allure is to draw as with a lure by some charm or some prospect of pleasure or advantage. We may attract others to a certain thing without intent; as, the good unconsciously attract others
Synonyms: allure, attract, captivate, decoy, entice, lure, tempt, cajole, coax, draw, inveigle, seduce, win
Antonyms: chill, damp, deter, dissuade, drive away, repel, warn


'decoy' - Nearby Entries  

decorum  decoupage  decouple  decoy  decreased  decrease  decreasing  



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