ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be lured; be enticed; be drawn in; be caught up in
Passive form of 釣る. Used when someone is tempted, influenced, or swept along by something, often against their better judgment. Can be literal (lured by bait) or figurative (drawn in by a joke, atmosphere, or provocation).
彼の冗談に釣られて笑ってしまった。
I was drawn in by his joke and ended up laughing.
I was lured by sweet words and ended up signing the contract.