decoy

[US]/dɪˈkɔɪ/

[UK]/dɪˈkɔɪ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an animal (or imitation) used to lure birds or animals into a trap; a person or thing used to lure someone into a trap
vt. to lure (someone or an animal) into a trap using bait

Phrases & Collocations

decoy strategy

Example Sentences

decoy enemy troops into a place

they would try to decoy the enemy towards the hidden group.

The enemy chased the decoys down to the place of ambush.

More than ten missiles were decoyed away from targets.

With tact and perseverance he inveigled her into becoming his law partner. Todecoy is to trap or ensnare by cunning or deception:

Partisans dressed as simple farmers selling produce decoyed the soldiers into blistering crossfire.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now