Lure — synonyms, definition

1. lure (Noun)

allure allurement appeal attraction attractiveness bait bribe captivation charm come-on compensation decoy enticement fascination hook inclination inducement influence net pitfall • • •

lure (Noun) — Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward.

lure (Noun) — Anything that serves as an enticement.

lure (Noun) — Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed.

lure (Noun) — A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk.

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2. lure (Verb)

allure attract bait captivate catch charm convince decoy draw enchant enmesh ensnare entangle entice entrap gain induce influence invite lead • • •

lure (Verb) — Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. ex. "He lured me into temptation"

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