DECOYED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

decoyed

verb

past tense of decoy

as in tempted

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

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Recent Examples of decoyed Dowdle busted loose for a first down with 40 seconds to play after Young decoyed putting him in pass protection, and those 19 yards put the Panthers in position to kick a field goal after they’d won the coin flip and maneuvered to get the wind at the end. — Luke Decock, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025

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The bottom line Savers with $40,000 in their bank account may be tempted to invest in stocks, bonds or real estate right now.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
With 20 colors to choose from, you might be tempted to grab more than one before your next trip.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of tempted

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That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026

Definition of seduced

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But Ormund’s real secret weapon is Ulf, who has suffered enough indignity at the hands of the Blacks, or so he’s been persuaded.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
The kingdom must be persuaded to accept the full scope of IAEA safeguards, including the intrusive inspections required by the Additional Protocol.

— Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of persuaded

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Especially if Anthony Davis came to the Bay with LeBron — which was one of the ways the Warriors could’ve enticed LeBron but didn’t like the price to get AD out of Washington — Golden State would have been an instant must-watch.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The brand also enticed fans with daily specials like $1 Mexican pizza.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of enticed

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