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 West Indies can afford a draw and not be tempted into a chase.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
On which basis, you could usually be tempted to question their relevance and function in a world beset by challenges.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of tempted

Verb

The theory is that the deluge, which broke January daily rainfall records for Sydney, flushed sewage and other waste into the nearby coastal waters, attracting baitfish, which in turn lured sharks closer to shore.

— Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
In the suit, Ibrahim alleges that he was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and was ambushed by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two other men.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of lured

Verb

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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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The wellness experts have been enticed from big hitting destination spas such as Chiva Som in Thailand and Vana in India, and are perceptive and highly experienced, although communications between departments could be better.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

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