illure

/ɪˈlʊər/

Definitions

1. verb

to cheat or deceive someone, often by pretending to be something one is not

“She was illuring people with false promises of easy wealth.”

2. verb

to cause someone to believe something that is not true

“The scammer illured her victims into sending money.”

3. verb

to lead someone into a false sense of security

“The smooth-talking con artist illured the old man into investing in his scheme.”

4. verb

to cheat or deceive someone, especially in a clever or skillful way

“The magician illured the audience with his tricks.”

5. noun

an act of cheating or deceiving someone

“His illure of the investor was exposed when the scheme fell apart.”

Synonyms

  • bamboozle
  • cheat
  • deceive
  • swindle

Antonyms

  • disclose
  • honest
  • reveal
  • truthful