DECOYED Meaning and
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Decoyed is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "decoy." It is a term used to describe the action of luring, enticing, or tricking someone or something into a particular position or action. Primarily, it refers to an act of deception employed to draw attention away from a true objective or to attract a target towards a predetermined location or situation.
In the context of hunting or fishing, to decoy means to use an imitation or attractant to lure animals or fish into a desired location, thereby facilitating their capture. Decoyed animals are enticed to approach an object or area in the belief that it is suitable for their needs or desires. This allows hunters or fishermen to effectively trap or catch their prey.
However, the term is not solely limited to the domain of hunting or fishing. It can be applied to various scenarios in which a person or group employs cunning strategies or bait to mislead others. This can be observed in military operations, espionage, or even in everyday situations where individuals may be "decoyed" into falling for a hoax or being distracted from the real matter at hand.
Overall, to be decoyed is to be duped or led astray by someone who intentionally manipulates circumstances or employs tricks to achieve a specific outcome.
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Decoy-duck, a duck employed to lure wild ducks into a decoy; any person employed to lure into danger or the power of an enemy.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DECOYED
Etymology of DECOYED
The word "decoyed" is derived from the verb "decoy", which can be traced back to the Dutch word "eendenkooi". In Dutch, "eend" means "duck" and "kooi" means "cage". Over time, the term evolved in English to refer specifically to the practice of luring or attracting birds or animals into a trap or an intended area using various techniques. Thus, "decoy" came to signify a person, object, or action used to mislead or distract others. "Decoyed", as the past participle form of "decoy", indicates that someone or something has been tricked or enticed into a particular course of action by a decoy.
Similar spelling words for DECOYED
Conjugate verb Decoyed
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