Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "decoy" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

decoy effect decoy-duck decoyable decoyer decoyman deke duck decoy undecoyed

Etymologically Related To

coy

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

accomplice beguiler cheat cheater confederate deceiver device entice lure slicker tempt trickster

Type Of (IsA)

accomplice deceiver fake duck object replica of duck wooden duck

Manner Of

entice

Related Terms

correspondent counterpart dependent fake imitate lie red herring substitute

Related Terms

danger distracting distraction duck fake fake duck floating for distracting game hunter hunting illusion illusion purpose impostor lure purpose real water water floating wood wood duck wooden wooden duck

Synonym Network

bait

Used For

decieve sensory channels misleading or

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.