Synonyms of lured

lured

verb

past tense of lure

as in tempted

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

the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tempted
• seduced
• enticed
• persuaded
• betrayed
• allured
• baited
• beguiled
• decoyed
• solicited
• led on
• trapped
• fascinated
• enchanted
• inveigled
• ensnared
• entrapped
• drew in
• snared
• snowed
• enmeshed
• captivated
• caught
• charmed
• roped (in)
• meshed
• tangled
• bewitched
• magnetized
• wiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warned
• cautioned
• alerted
• forewarned
• drove (away or off)
• turned away
• repulsed
• warded (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lured

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

And even how all this will translate in the years and decades to come in terms of everything from local legacy to events lured here, from international business opportunities or cultural engagements. — Vahe Gregorian july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

After 1910, entrepreneurs lured by California’s sunny climate built studios in Los Angeles, and Hollywood quickly became synonymous with cinema. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026

Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

The victims told police that Arnold’s friends lured them to an apartment, held them at gunpoint and hit them, all the while streaming the attack to Arnold. — Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

As with Giovanni Leoni, the centre-back who left Parma for Liverpool last summer, players who once would have gone to one of Italy’s big three are being lured to the Premier League earlier. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 23 June 2026