decoyed

[dih-koi]

decoyed Definition

lured or attracted someone or something away from its intended course or destination.

Using decoyed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decoyed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The enemy decoyed the troops into a trap.

  • Example

    The thief decoyed the guard away from the vault.

  • Example

    The bird was decoyed into the cage with seeds.

  • Example

    The kidnapper decoyed the child with candy.

decoyed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: decoyed in Brief

'Decoyed' [dih-koi] means to lure or attract someone or something away from its intended course or destination. It is often used in situations where someone is tricked or misled, as in 'The enemy decoyed the troops into a trap.' 'Decoyed' can also be used to describe the act of diverting attention, as in 'The thief decoyed the guard away from the vault.'