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lureverb(transitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
baitverb(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
decoy-ducknounA duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy.
decoy ducknounAlternative form of decoy-duck. [A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy.]
duck decoynounA model duck used to attract other ducks.
decockernoun(firearms) A device in certain firearms that uncocks the weapon.
decocturenoun(archaic) A decoction.
dodgingverbThe act of dodging; a dodge.
deconounSynonym of Art Deco.
doublingnounThe process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two. [from 14th c.]
decoitynounAlternative form of dacoity. [(chiefly India, Pakistan, Myanmar) Violent robbery carried out by a dacoit or a gang of dacoits.]
deckonounAlternative form of dekko. [(UK, Ireland, slang) A look; a glance.]
decoitnounAlternative form of dacoit. [(chiefly India, Pakistan, Myanmar) A bandit or armed robber, especially in former parts of British India.]
deludernounSomeone who deludes
dipsydoodlenounAn act or movement such as a quick dipping motion designed to evade, confuse, or distract an opponent or competitor.
double dealverbTo cheat by trickery.
delvingverbThe act of one who delves.
dauberynounA daubing; specious colouring; false pretenses.
dekekkingnoun(Northern England, slang) Alternative spelling of dekecking. [(Northern England, slang) An act of pulling down the trousers of a person quickly and without consent.]
ditheringnounThe act of one who dithers.

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