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What do decoy means?
de·coy ˈdē-ˌkȯi di-ˈkȯi. : something intended to lure into a trap. especially : an artificial bird used to attract live birds within shooting range. : a person used to lead another into a trap. decoy.
Does decoy mean fake?
A decoy is a fake version of something used to play a trick or lead you into danger, like the cork duck decoys hunters put on the pond to make the real ducks think it's safe to stop by.
What is the common word of decoy?
Some common synonyms of decoy are entice, inveigle, lure, seduce, and tempt. While all these words mean "to lead astray from one's true course," decoy implies a luring into entrapment by artifice.
What is police decoy?
Using the decoy technique, a police officer is disguised as a potential crime victim and placed in an area where he or she is likely to be victimized. While decoy tactics are used in response to particular crime/victim patterns, blending techniques are employed to allow the police officer to move freely on the street.
