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chum vs decoy

decoy vs chum

chum and decoy both are nouns.

chum is not a verb while decoy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chum Yes No No No
decoy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, decoy is a hypernym of chum; that is, decoy is a word with a broader meaning than chum:
  • chum: bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish
  • decoy: something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
Other hypernyms of chum include bait, lure.
chum (noun) decoy (noun)
a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
chum (verb) decoy (verb)
lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
Difference between chum and decoy

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