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Definition of luring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
attractionthe act of attracting or tempting with something appealing
- The luring of tourists to the city increased every year.
Adjective
1.
attractionattracting or tempting with charm or appeal
- The luring smile made everyone curious.
2.
dangerenticing someone into a trap or danger
- The luring offer was too good to be true.
Origin of luring
Old Norse, lura (to lurk)
Terms with luring included in their meaning
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lure away
lead someone away by luring
sales tactic
practice of luring customers with low prices then selling higher-priced items
commerce
sales tactic luring customers to pricier items
angler fish
fish with a wormlike filament for luring prey
mythology
mythical nymph luring sailors to danger
deception
deceive by luring with false promises
ship plunderer
person luring ships to wreck for plunder
luring substance
substance that draws or lures others towards it
general action
the act of luring someone or something into a trap
luring person
one who lures or tempts others into action
deceptive lure
deceptively luring someone into a situation
predatory feature
fish with large mouths and a wormlike filament for luring prey
manipulation
enticing or luring someone into a particular situation
games
decoy luring people into a rigged game
temptation
enticing or luring someone
Examples of luring in a sentence
The luring of fish with shiny bait worked better at dawn. The luring aroma of the bakery drew us in. Her luring voice captivated the audience. The luring path led them into the forest. Her luring smile hid dangerous intentions.
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- French:séduction, séduisant, ...
- German:Locken, verlockend, ...
- Italian:adescamento, ammaliante, ...
- Spanish:atracción, seductor, ...
- Portuguese:sedução, cativante, ...
- Chinese:诱惑, 诱人的, ...
- Japanese:誘い込み, 魅惑的な, ...
- Arabic:إِغرَاء, فاتِن, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיתּוּי, מְפַתֶּה, ...
- Russian:заманивание, соблазнительный, ...
- Ukrainian:заманювання, звабливий, ...
- Hindi:लुभाव, लुभावनी, ...
Definition of lure - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
psychologyattract by temptation or appeal
- The advertisement lured customers with big discounts.
2.
huntinguse a decoy or bait to attract prey
- He lured the fish with a shiny lure..
3.
deceptiontrick someone into doing something
- The scammer lured them into giving their details.
Noun
1.
temptationobject that tempts with promise of reward
- The lure of fame can be irresistible.
2.
trapobject used to attract animals for capture
- Hunters set up a lure to catch the wild boar.
3.
fishingtype of fishing bait designed to attract fish
- He cast his lure into the lake, hoping for a big catch.
4.
falconryTECH. tool in falconry to recall a hawkTECH.
- The falconer swung the lure to call back the hawk.
Images of lure
object that tempts with promise of reward 
object used to attract animals for capture 
type of fishing bait designed to attract fish 
tool in falconry to recall a hawk
Expressions with lure
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attraction to things not yet experienced or understood
The lure of the unknown drove her to explore distant lands.
something that tempts or attracts
The promise of a reward acted as a fish lure for participants.
attract someone to leave by offering something tempting
The company tried to lure away its competitor's best workers.
strong attraction to performing on stage or in theater
She could not resist the lure of the footlights.
Origin of lure
Old French, loirre (bait) + Latin, lura (lure)
Examples of lure in a sentence
The thief lured the guard away from the door. They lured the bird with seeds. The hunter lured the deer with a salt lick. He lured the cat into the carrier with treats. The advertisement lured customers with false promises. The lure of easy money led him astray.
She couldn't resist the lure of the mysterious island. The fisherman used a shiny lure to attract bass. Birdwatchers often use a lure to photograph rare species. The shiny lure attracted a big fish. He bought a new lure for his fishing trip. He crafted a new lure to train the hawk. The lure was essential for the falconry demonstration.
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- French:attirer, appât, ...
- German:locken, Reiz, ...
- Italian:attrarre, richiamo, ...
- Spanish:atraer, cebo, ...
- Portuguese:atrair, atrativo, ...
- Chinese:诱惑, 诱惑物, ...
- Japanese:引きつける, 誘惑, ...
- Arabic:جَذَبَ, إغراء, ...
- Hebrew:לְפַתּוֹת, פִּתְיוֹן, ...
- Russian:заманивать, искушение, ...
- Ukrainian:приваблювати, приманка, ...
- Hindi:लुभाना, प्रलोभन, ...
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