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

• 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
• betrays
• leads on
• solicits
• beguiles
• allures
• snares
• meshes
• snows
• fascinates
• entraps
• enchants
• draws in
• charms
• ensnares
• tangles
• inveigles
• catches
• enmeshes
• ropes (in)
• captivates
• magnetizes
• wiles
• bewitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decoys

Noun

Known for producing waterfowl decoys and hunting gear, Five Rivers moved to Arkansas because of the state's stake in the outdoor industry. — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026

Reporters and some White House staff traveled on the original plane, effectively acting as decoys. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Reporters who travel with the president and some White House staff, including several secretaries, remained on the original plane, many of them reportedly unaware of the threat, effectively acting as decoys. — Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 12 Aug. 2026

Some options include everything from planting flowers that have an undesirable scent to certain creatures, placing predator decoys, or even trying devices that emit electronic sound waves to scare them all away. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Radar seekers are especially important in poor weather, low visibility, and complex target environments where decoys or countermeasures can make target discrimination harder. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

They will be conducted by integrated teams of sensors, shooters, decoys, electronic attack, cyber capabilities, autonomous systems, and human decision-makers. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Though reps for the group have yet to confirm what happened, the enigmatic duo are known for similars hijinks, including sending decoys to their Boiler Room DJ sets and interviews. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 June 2026

Verb

Osit looks for answers in multiple places, interviewing law enforcement officials and district attorneys, academics, and former Perverted Justice decoys from the show. — Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025