DECOY

(noun) something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
synonyms : bait , lure
the only reason i cannot tolerate fishing is all that slimy bait, wriggling on the hooks, makes me sick. -added by diviya_inlas
(noun) a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
synonyms : steerer
(verb) lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

Mnemonics for decoy

(Tag: ) Coy means shy, girls act coy to attract guys. Decoy traps animals;
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(Tag: ) DECOY sounds like DACOIT.wat does a dacoit do?LURES VICTIMS TO DANGER
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(Tag: ) decoy --> decoit. Police lured/baited the decoit to catch them.
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(Tag: ) decay+destroy..to destroy first u need to put the thing in danger.. so,first decoy then decay..
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(Tag: ) Decoy: Dec(look) oy(oi) something trap over there.
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