decoying
The word “decoying” has 3 syllables: de-coy-ing
It's pronounced as /dɪˈkɔɪ.ɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for decoying?
In the thesaurus, “decoying” has 30 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decoying along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decoying
- alluring
- baiting
- beguiling
- betraying
- bewitching
- captivating
- catching
- charming
- drawing in
- enchanting
- enmeshing
- ensnaring
- enticing
- entrapping
- fascinating
- immeshing
- inveigling
- leading on
- luring
- magnetizing
- meshing
- persuading
- seducing
- snaring
- snowing
- soliciting
- tangling
- tempting
- trapping
- wiling
Antonyms for decoying
- alerting
- cautioning
- forewarning
- repulsing
- turning away
- warning
Meanings of decoying
- verb
- To lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap.
- To act as, or use, a decoy.
- noun
- The act of one who decoys.
Example Sentences
- The hunter was decoying birds into the open with realistic models.
- The thief was decoying the guards while his partner escaped.
- Decoying opponents is a common strategy in competitive sports.
- The spy was decoying enemy agents to protect the secret mission.
- She spent hours decoying fish toward her fishing net.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decoying, such as: alerting, alluring, baiting, beguiling, betraying, bewitching, captivating.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- beguiling
- betraying
- bewitching
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- drawing in
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- enmeshing
- ensnaring
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- entrapping
- fascinating
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- inveigling
- luring
- magnetizing
- meshing
- persuading
- seducing
- snaring
- snowing
- soliciting
- tangling
- tempting
- trapping
- wiling
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- inviting
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- magnetic
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- menacing
- meshing
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- overpersuasion
- persuading
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- trapping
- urging
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- wiling
- winning