decoy in Italian

decoy in Italian is esca, richiamo, zimbello — decoy means a person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.

decoy in Italian

esca

noun

A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.

richiamo

noun

A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.

zimbello

noun

A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.

stampo

noun

A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.

diversivo

noun

Deceptive military device used to draw enemy attention or fire away from a more important target.

falso bersaglio

noun

Deceptive military device used to draw enemy attention or fire away from a more important target.

What does "decoy" mean?

noun A person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.
"The duck decoys floated realistically on the pond to attract real birds."
verb To lure someone into danger or a trap through trickery.
"The soldiers decoyed the enemy patrol away from the main camp."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

decoy in a sentence

The duck decoys floated realistically on the pond to attract real birds.
Police used an unmarked car as a decoy to catch the speeding driver.
The soldiers decoyed the enemy patrol away from the main camp.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "decoy" in Italian?

"decoy" in Italian is esca, richiamo, zimbello. decoy means: A person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.

How do you use "decoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The duck decoys floated realistically on the pond to attract real birds." In Italian, "decoy" is esca, richiamo, zimbello.

Are there other ways to say "decoy" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "decoy": esca, richiamo, zimbello, stampo, diversivo, falso bersaglio.

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