Synonyms for

Decoy

Verb / dʌˈkɔɪ / Another word for decoy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a model or a fake object used to deceive animals or people

Synonyms & similar words

lure steerer bait bait lure trap imitation mock-up dummy counterfeit pretend facsimile replica substitute copy model statue figure mannequin effigy avatar clone double

Example sentences

  1. The fisherman used a decoy to catch the fish.
  2. The police used a decoy car to catch the thieves.
  3. The spy used a decoy message to trick the enemy.
  4. The farmer put up a decoy owl to scare away birds.
  5. The artist made a decoy sculpture to fool people.

Quotes

  • The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath.
  • The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.
  • The hunter who chases two rabbits will catch neither.

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