Synonyms of lures

lures 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lure

as in tempts

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

lures

2 of 2

noun

plural of lure

1

as in temptations

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain

the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to play the lottery

good schools are a lure for prospective home buyers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temptations
• baits
• incentives
• attractions
• stimuli
• enticements
• motivations
• allurements
• appeals
• boosts
• come-ons
• impetuses
• inducements
• siren songs
• seductions
• encouragements
• impulses
• calls
• turn-ons
• traps
• goads
• decoys
• persuasions
• snares
• spurs
• seducements
• mousetraps
• entrapments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warnings
• notices
• alarms
• alerts
• cautions
• forewarnings

2

as in baits

something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap

the fish simply didn't seem to like the lure I was using, so I didn't catch a thing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• baits
• decoys
• traps
• hooks
• scents
• nets
• appeals
• snares
• trolls
• incentives
• spinners
• ambushes
• draws
• attractions
• plugs
• pulls
• seductions
• enticements
• stool pigeons
• temptations
• entanglements
• calls
• seducements
• entrapments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repellents

3

as in seductions

the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised

the lure of the video game was distracting me from my studies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temptations
• seductions
• appeals
• enticements
• allurements
• attractions
• charms
• allures
• inducements
• powers
• invitations
• baits
• glamours
• influences
• enchantments
• siren songs
• persuasions
• sways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lures

Verb

The tour started Tuesday in the western Pennsylvania town of Greensburg — once the hub of a thriving coal industry that now lures visitors from nearby Pittsburgh for highland recreation and a historic downtown. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Lynn Whitfield co-stars as Zuri’s odd-duck, fashion-forward grandmom who lures Lalia into the family fold. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

That is, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 June 2026

Sure, Antarctica has penguins, but the Arctic lures travelers north with polar bears and walruses, especially in the remote Svalbard archipelago. — Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026

Kee's, a 71-seat neo-bistro, lures both locals and guests for European-meets-Pan-Asian cooking. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

The taco de camarón is what lures diners and keeps them returning. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026

Sinner lures his opponents into a false sense of security. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026

The chain also lures customers with free t-shirts and drinks at new locations, limited-time giveaways and discounts for first responders. — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 25 May 2026