Decoy Synonyms

dēkoi, dĭ-koi
That which draws toward itself
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. imitation
  2. fake
Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bait
  2. lure
A beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. steerer
To entice or mislead by deception or into danger.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. lure

Words Related to Decoy

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Decoy Sentence Examples

  • On the other hand, maybe Mertz figured she'd make a great decoy.

  • I include decoys of these other species in my decoy spread just in case some of them show up.

  • When infra-red homing is used decoy hot sources may be used to deflect the incoming weapon.

  • Many are caught by means of female elephants previously tamed, and trained to decoy males into the snares.

  • This was the location of a Q site decoy aerodrome for Methwold.

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