mousetrap
[mous-trap]
/ ˈmaʊsˌtræp /
NOUN
booby trap
Synonyms
NOUN
enticement
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STRONGEST
STRONG
attraction
blandishment
cajolery
coaxing
decoy
fascination
lure
promise
seduction
snare
sweetening
temptation
trap
WEAK
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NOUN
inveiglement
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NOUN
lure
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NOUN
pitfall
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VERB
attract
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STRONG
VERB
corner
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VERB
decoy
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STRONG
VERB
delude
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STRONG
be honest
WEAK
be truthful
VERB
intrigue
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VERB
misinform
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VERB
seduce
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VERB
tempt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal to
attract
captivate
charm
dare
fascinate
induce
intrigue
invite
motivate
persuade
seduce
stimulate
tantalize
woo
STRONG
allure
bait
coax
court
decoy
draw
entrap
honey up
hook
incite
influence
instigate
inveigle
move
oil
promote
provoke
risk
rouse
solicit
test
train
try
wheedle
whet
WEAK
Antonyms
VERB
trap
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Example Sentences
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The prize must be handed over to Mr. MOUSETRAP.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, October 4, 1890 by Various