noun
luring
Luring (noun) means the act of tempting or attracting someone, often into danger or a trap. Example: “The email was a classic phishing scam, luring victims with a fake prize notification.”
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The act of tempting or attracting someone, often into danger or a trap.
"The email was a classic phishing scam, luring victims with a fake prize notification."
"Police warned parents about strangers luring children with offers of candy."
How to use luring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTempting or drawing someone in, usually with something desirable, often for a bad purpose.
Common pairings
lure someone in
luring victims
luring customers
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Word forms
- Plural
- lurings
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The email was a classic phishing scam, _____ victims with a fake prize notification.
Rhymes for luring
during
curing
Turing
touring
pouring
ensuring
scouring
alluring
figuring
enduring
assuring
measuring
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Frequently asked questions
What does “luring” mean?
The word “luring” means the act of tempting or attracting someone, often into danger or a trap. In plain terms, tempting or drawing someone in, usually with something desirable, often for a bad purpose.
How do you use “luring” in a sentence?
Here is “luring” used in a sentence: “The email was a classic phishing scam, luring victims with a fake prize notification.”
What part of speech is “luring”?
“Luring” is a noun.
What is the meaning of luring?
"luring" (noun) means the act of tempting or attracting someone, often into danger or a trap.
