decoy (n.)

  1. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

    [ Syn: steerer , steerer ]

  2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

    [ Syn: bait , lure ]

    decoy (v.)

  1. lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

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