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decoyed Definition and Meaning in English (decoyed definition)

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Synonyms:luredenticedtricked
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Decoyed definition: To have lured or enticed someone or something into a trap or dangerous situation, often by using a trick or deception.

Definitions of Decoyed

  1. 1verb

    To have lured or enticed someone or something into a trap or dangerous situation, often by using a trick or deception.

Example Sentences

“The rabbit was decoyed into the snare by a trail of carrots.”

“He was decoyed by the false promise of a promotion.”

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infinitivedecoy
present tensedecoys
present participledecoying
noundecoy

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Decoyed definition: To have lured or enticed someone or something into a trap or dangerous situation, often by using a trick or deception.
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'Decoyed' translates to 'decoyed' in English. Decoyed definition: To have lured or enticed someone or something into a trap or dangerous situation, often by using a trick or deception.
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