Synonyms for

Lured

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

Definition

To tempt or attract someone or something to go somewhere or do something.

Synonyms & similar words

entice lure tempt entice tempt attract seduce beguile allure charm persuade coax trap decoy hook fascinate captivate draw invite woo ensnare enchant bewitch

Synonyms by register

Formal

enticed tempted persuaded coaxed

Informal

baited hooked tricked fooled

Literary

allured beckoned charmed

Antonyms

repelled deterred discouraged warned frightened scared spurned

Common collocations

  • lured into a trap
  • lured by promises
  • lured away from home
  • lured into danger
  • lured by greed
  • lured by the offer
  • lured into compliance

Word family

noun lure
verb lure
adjective alluring

Usage note

Lured often implies deception or temptation to draw someone or something into a disadvantageous situation. It can carry a negative connotation, suggesting manipulation.

Example sentences

  1. The cat was lured by the sound of the toy mouse.
  2. The robber lured the police into a trap.
  3. The smell of the cookies lured the children into the kitchen.
  4. The company lured the job candidate with a high salary.
  5. The hunter lured the deer with a deer call.

Quotes

  • Temptations, unlike opportunities, will always give you many second chances. - Orlando Aloysius Battista
  • Temptations, unlike opportunities, will always give you many second chances. - Orlando Aloysius Battista
  • To be tempted is not a sin unless it is accompanied by the intention to commit sin. - Saint Augustine

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