magnet

NOUN

inveiglement

Synonyms

WEAK

allurement ambush appeal attraction bait bribe call camouflage carrot come-on con game decoy delusion draw enticement fake gimmick hook illusion incentive inducement invitation mousetrap pull seducement seduction siren song sitting duck snare sweetener temptation tout trap trick

NOUN

lure

Synonyms

STRONG

allurement ambush appeal attraction bribe call camouflage carrot come-on decoy delusion draw enticement fake gimmick hook illusion incentive inducement invitation mousetrap pull seduction snare sweetener temptation tout trap trick

WEAK

con game inveiglement seducement siren song sitting duck

Antonyms

STRONG

certainty discouragement fact hindrance reality repulsion

WEAK

deterrent warning

Example Sentences

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Silver is nonmagnetic, so if an item is attracted to a magnet, it’s not the real deal.

From MarketWatch

One of the most basic is a simple magnet test.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. faces vulnerabilities in microelectronics, port cranes and large power transformers as well as in rare-earth minerals and the magnets made from them, all of which underpin economic activity and military readiness.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are used in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, magnets for wind turbines, semiconductors for electronics, and solar panels for renewable energy.

From Science Daily

It is on countless fridge magnets, tea towels and notebook covers.

From The Wall Street Journal

magnet

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