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| 1. | [ verb ] provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion | |
| Synonyms: | tempt entice | |
| Examples: | "He lured me into temptation" |
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| Related terms: | provoke lead_on tweedle call stool seduce decoy bait hook temptation bait enticement | |
| 2. | [ noun ] qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward | |
| Synonyms: | come-on enticement | |
| Related terms: | attraction entice | |
| 3. | [ noun ] anything that serves as an enticement | |
| Synonyms: | bait sweetener hook come-on | |
| Related terms: | temptation sweeten addict bait | |
| 4. | [ noun ] something used to lure victims into danger | |
| Synonyms: | decoy bait | |
| Related terms: | device spinner fish_lure fly stool_pigeon ground_bait trap bait | |
| Similar spelling: |
Luhr Lurry Lurie Luera Lura Laure |
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