Synonyms of decoys

decoys 1 of 2

noun

plural of decoy

as in baits

something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap

we set the decoy afloat in the marsh and from the blind waited for the ducks to arrive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• baits
• lures
• traps
• scents
• nets
• hooks
• ambushes
• snares
• trolls
• spinners
• incentives
• appeals
• stool pigeons
• plugs
• attractions
• draws
• entanglements
• pulls
• seductions
• enticements
• calls
• temptations
• seducements
• entrapments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repellants
• repellents

decoys

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of decoy

as in lures

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage

tacky souvenir shops to which first-time tourists had been decoyed into spending their hard-earned money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lures
• tempts
• seduces
• baits
• persuades
• entices
• traps
• leads on
• betrays
• allures
• solicits
• beguiles
• snares
• meshes
• snows
• inveigles
• fascinates
• entraps
• enchants
• ropes (in)
• enmeshes
• draws in
• ensnares
• tangles
• charms
• magnetizes
• immeshes
• catches
• wiles
• captivates
• bewitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• alerts
• warns
• cautions
• wards (off)
• drives (away or off)
• turns away
• forewarns
• repulses