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lure Antonyms
Opposite of lure
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• noun (Context 1)
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something or go somewhere.
Usage Example
"The deterrent of quick wealth caused many people to invest in the risky startup."
Strongest
deterrent
Strong
repellent
• verb (Context 2)
To tempt a person or animal to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward or through deception.
Usage Example
"The delicious aroma of freshly baked bread lured the children into the kitchen."
Strongest
deter
Strong
repel
discourage
Similar words to lure
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to lure vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
enticement
entice
bait
temptation
tempt
attraction
attract
decoy
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lure