Lull into
verb
To make someone feel safe and relaxed in order to deceive them or cause them to be less alert and skeptical.
The soft music lulled her into a sense of security and she didn't notice the thief sneaking up behind her.
Often appears as...
- lull into complacency
- lull into security
verb
To cause or encourage someone or something to fall asleep or to a calm state, using soothing sounds or movements.
The mother lulled her child into sleep with a warm bottle and a lullaby.
Often appears as...
- lull into sleep
- lull into comfort zone
verb
To make someone feel safe and relaxed in order to deceive them or cause them to be less alert and skeptical.
The soft music lulled her into a sense of security and she didn't notice the thief sneaking up behind her.
Often appears as...
- lull into complacency
- lull into security
verb
To cause or encourage someone or something to fall asleep or to a calm state, using soothing sounds or movements.
The mother lulled her child into sleep with a warm bottle and a lullaby.
Often appears as...
- lull into sleep
- lull into comfort zone
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Detect Deception
Be aware of the context suggesting trickery or deceit when 'lull into' is used.
The conman lulled him into believing the fake deal was genuine.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Danger
'Lull into' often precedes an unpleasant surprise or danger in stories or warnings.
He was lulled into a false sense of safety before the storm hit.
Pro Tip 3/3Overconfidence Alert
Used to suggest someone let their guard down; often a precursor to a lesson learned.
Their overconfidence lulled them into ignoring the clear signs of failure.
Pro Tip 1/3Detect Deception
Be aware of the context suggesting trickery or deceit when 'lull into' is used.
The conman lulled him into believing the fake deal was genuine.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Danger
'Lull into' often precedes an unpleasant surprise or danger in stories or warnings.
He was lulled into a false sense of safety before the storm hit.
Pro Tip 3/3Overconfidence Alert
Used to suggest someone let their guard down; often a precursor to a lesson learned.
Their overconfidence lulled them into ignoring the clear signs of failure.
Pro Tip 1/3Detect Deception
Be aware of the context suggesting trickery or deceit when 'lull into' is used.
The conman lulled him into believing the fake deal was genuine.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Danger
'Lull into' often precedes an unpleasant surprise or danger in stories or warnings.
He was lulled into a false sense of safety before the storm hit.
Pro Tip 3/3Overconfidence Alert
Used to suggest someone let their guard down; often a precursor to a lesson learned.
Their overconfidence lulled them into ignoring the clear signs of failure.
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