Decoy and Shanghai

Decoy

Decoy verb - Lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy.

Shanghai and decoy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shanghai" instead a verb "Decoy".

Nearby Words: decoyed, decoying

Shanghai

Shanghai verb - Take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship.
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Decoy and shanghai are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decoy" instead a verb "Shanghai".

Nearby Words: shanghaied, shanghaiing
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