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LURING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Luring.

Luring - as a noun

Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come-onenticement

Anything that serves as an enticement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baitcome-onhooksweetener

Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baitdecoy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Luring - as a verb

Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

Example: "He lured me into temptation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enticetempt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provokestimulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The luring smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the air."
"The luring advertisements convinced many people to buy the new product."
"She had a luring smile that always caught people's attention."
"The luring offers attracted tourists to visit the exotic island."
"The luring sound of the waves enticed me to walk along the beach."
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Word Game Points

Is LURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, luring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is LURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, luring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, luring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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