Synonyms of lure

Noun


1. lure, enticement, come-on, attraction, attractiveness

usage: qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

2. bait, come-on, hook, lure, sweetener, temptation, enticement

usage: anything that serves as an enticement

3. bait, decoy, lure, device

usage: something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Verb


1. entice, lure, tempt, provoke, stimulate

usage: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"

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Definition and meaning of lure (Dictionary)