Bait and switch
Bait and switch noun - A deceptive way of selling that involves advertising a product at a very low price in order to attract customers who are then persuaded to switch to a more expensive product.
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Synonyms for Bait and switch
Lead on and bait and switch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lead on" instead a verb phrase "Bait and switch".
Lead on
Lead on verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.
Bait and switch and lead on are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bait and switch" instead a verb "Lead on".
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Related pairs
- trick and bait and switch
- trick and lead on
- intrigue and bait and switch
- intrigue and lead on
- deceive and bait and switch
- deceive and lead on
- mislead and bait and switch
- mislead and lead on
- cheat and bait and switch
- cheat and lead on
- con and bait and switch
- con and lead on
- swindle and bait and switch
- swindle and lead on
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Lead on and Bait and switch. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bait_and_switch/lead_on
Bait and switch & Lead on. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bait_and_switch/lead_on>.
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