decoy
The word “decoy” has 2 syllables: de-coy
It's pronounced as /ˈdiː.kɔɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for decoy?
In the thesaurus, “decoy” has 88 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decoy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decoy
- allure
- allurement
- ambush
- appeal
- attraction
- bait
- beard
- beguile
- betray
- bewitch
- blind
- booster
- call
- camouflage
- captivate
- catch
- charm
- chicane
- chicanery
- come-on
- con
- deceive
- deception
- delude
- draw
- draw in
- drawing card
- egg on
- enchant
- enmesh
- ensnare
- ensnarement
- ensorcell
- entanglement
- entice
- enticement
- entrap
- entrapment
- facade
- fake
- fascinate
- front
- hook
- imitation
- immesh
- incentive
- inducement
- inveigle
- inveiglement
- lead on
- lead up garden path
- lure
- magnetize
- mesh
- mislead
- mousetrap
- nark
- net
- persuade
- plant
- plug
- pretense
- pull
- rope in
- scent
- seduce
- seducement
- seduction
- shill
- sitting duck
- snare
- snow
- solicit
- spinner
- steer
- stool pigeon
- stoolie
- suck in
- tangle
- tempt
- temptation
- toll
- tout
- trap
- trick
- trickery
- troll
- wile
Antonyms for decoy
- alert
- be honest
- caution
- discourage
- discouragement
- disenchant
- disgust
- dissuade
- forewarn
- frankness
- honesty
- let go
- openness
- original
- reality
- release
- repel
- repellant
- repellent
- repulse
- repulsion
- truth
- truthfulness
- turn away
- turn off
- warn
Meanings of decoy
- noun
- A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
- A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.
- verb
- To lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap.
- To act as, or use, a decoy.
Example Sentences
- The hunter used a duck decoy to attract birds.
- Police set up a decoy car to catch the thieves.
- The spy sent a decoy message to mislead the enemy.
- The fisherman placed a decoy in the water to lure fish closer.
- They used a decoy to distract the guard during the escape.
On this page you'll find 114 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decoy, such as: alert, allure, allurement, ambush, appeal, attraction, bait.
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