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LURES Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word lures. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For LURES

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deters
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

discourages
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

dissuades
verbv
verb

• turn away from by persuasion

frightens
verbv
verb

• cause fear in

repels
verbv
verb

• cause to move back by force or influence

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• force or drive back

• reject outright and bluntly

• fill with distaste

repulses
verbv
noun

• an instance of driving away or warding off

verb

• force or drive back

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• cause to move back by force or influence

scares
verbv
noun

• sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events

• a sudden attack of fear

verb

• cause fear in

• cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away

Alternatives for DETERS

Alternatives for DISCOURAGES

Alternatives for DISSUADES

Alternatives for FRIGHTENS

Alternatives for REPELS

Alternatives for REPULSES

Alternatives for SCARES

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