decoy

Meanings

• noun

  A object, person, or action intended to deceive or mislead.

  - "The hunter used a decoy duck to lure the real ducks into the net."
  - "The politician's use of a decoy issue diverted attention from more important matters."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decoy
toy , joy , boy , noise , voice , choice

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Homophones

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1. decoi (French) : to undo, uncover
   

2. decoit () : deceiver, swindler
   

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Variants

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decoy , decoys , decoyed , decoying

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Forms

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decoyed, decoying

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Etymology

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From Middle English decoven, from Old French descovre 'discover, reveal', from dis- 'undo' + covre 'cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known decoy, a wooden duck, was found in Denmark and dates back to 4000 BC.

2. Decoy ponds, where decoy ducks are placed, are often used for conservation purposes.

3. The term decoy is also used in computer security to describe a fake website or email intended to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

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Related Concepts

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1. distraction: A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something or someone.

2. ruse: A clever and deceitful strategy or trick.

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Culture

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Decoys have been used in various cultures for hunting, fishing, and military purposes. In literature, decoy is used as a metaphor for distractions or diversions. In art, decoy ducks are often depicted as symbols of deception or illusion.

How to Memorize "decoy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hunter in a blind with a decoy duck in the water. Imagine the real ducks being lured towards the decoy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word decoy with the idea of distraction or deception.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym D.E.C.O.Y: Distract, Engage, Create, Observe, Yield.

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