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lure Synonyms
Another word for 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 enticement of quick wealth caused many people to invest in the risky startup."
Strongest
enticement
temptation
Strong
attraction
magnet
• 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."
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entice
tempt
Strong
attract
coax
seduce
• noun (Context 3)
An artificial object used to attract and catch fish or other animals.
Usage Example
"The angler cast a brightly colored bait into the river, hoping to catch a trout."
Strongest
bait
Strong
decoy
Opposites of lure
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of lure varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
deter
deterrent
repel
repellent
discourage
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lure