Lure and Stimulus

Lure

Lure noun - Something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain.
Usage example: the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to take up a life of crime

Stimulus and lure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stimulus" instead a noun "Lure".

Nearby Words: lured, luring

Stimulus

Stimulus noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
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Synonyms for Stimulus

Lure and stimulus are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lure" instead a noun "Stimulus".

How words are described

special special lure special stimulus

Both words in one sentence

  • You can lure him into shooting one down, and then watch him walk into it repeatedly until he's provided with some other stimulus, like seeing you.
    Source: A.I. Breaker
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