decoymen

/diːˈkoʊmən/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who deceives or lures others into a trap, especially in hunting.

“The decoymen were used to distract the ducks while the hunters snuck up behind them.”

2. verb

to lure or deceive (animals) into a trap or a place of danger.

“The hunters decoyed the birds into the net with some seeds and fruits.”

Synonyms

  • deceiver
  • decoy
  • lurer

Antonyms

  • honest
  • truthful