Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decoy
noun
/ˈdiːkɔɪ/
Definition
A decoy is something or someone used to lure or mislead someone or something into a trap.
Examples
- The hunters used a decoy to attract the ducks.
- She acted as a decoy, giving her friends time to escape.
Meaning
To distract or draw attention away from a target, often for the purpose of capturing or influencing it.
Synonyms
- trap
- lure
- bait
- distraction
