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lure Antonyms

Opposite of lure

Because the opposite of lure shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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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
disincentive
Strong
repellent
turn-off

• 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
repel
deter
drive away
Strong
repulse
discourage
scare off
put off

Similar words to lure

Words similar to lure shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

entice
temptation
tempt
enticement
bait
allure
inducement
attract
See all synonyms of lure

• Nearby Words

lunkhead
lunkheaded
lurch
lure
lurid
lurk
lurker

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lure
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