decoy
nounHow many syllables in decoy?
There are 2 syllables in the word decoy.How to pronounce decoy:
Definition of decoy:
- decoy (noun):
- a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
- an image of a bird or animal, used to lure game into a trap or within shooting range
Synonyms for decoy:
attraction
bait
ensnarement
enticement
inducement
lure
scent
steerer
trap
Antonyms for decoy:
certainty
deterrent
directness
discouragement
disgust
dissuasion
facing
fact
forthrightness
frankness
hindrance
honesty
honor
honour
ignorance
meeting
misunderstanding
openness
original
reality
repulsion
seriousness
trustworthiness
truth
truthfulness
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