decoy - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Synonyms

• bait
• decoy
• lure

More generic

• device

More specific

• chum
• fish lure
• fisherman's lure
• ground bait
• stool pigeon

Related

• trap

Noun

a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

Synonyms

• decoy
• steerer

More generic

• accomplice
• beguiler
• cheat
• cheater
• confederate
• deceiver
• slicker
• trickster

More specific

• roper
• shill

Verb

lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

Synonyms

• decoy

More generic

• entice
• lure
• tempt

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