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 following day, the girl’s father allegedly lured Montoya Gonzalez to their home by pretending to be his daughter on TikTok, prosecutors said, per the outlet. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Will you be lured by the classic Adirondack summer experience? — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Gainesville quickly lured Grayson’s coach, Santavious Bryant, a former Gainesville assistant, as Niblett’s replacement. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The strategy to attract patients, along with more healthcare workers, has even lured Memorial and other health giants across county borders. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Before that, though, there’s the risk that Ferran might become the third Blaugrana star to be lured to PSG by Luis Enrique in recent years after Ousmane Dembele and Dro Fernandez. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The region in southwest France is replete with vacation spots for tourists lured by soft-sand beaches, winemaking châteaux, some of France's largest pine forests and the historic city of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

The prosecution alleged d4vd lured Celeste to his home with intent to kill, while the defense pointed to texts showing Celeste asked for the meeting after becoming upset and threatening as the relationship was deteriorating. — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Others were lured by his girlfriend and coconspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, or by other young girls like themselves, who were paid by Epstein to recruit them. — Abby Ellin, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026