Understanding the meaning of bait

bait

/beɪt/

noun
anything that serves as an enticement
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Similar:

come-on hook lure sweetener

type of:
enticement temptation
noun
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
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Similar:

decoy lure

type of:
device

part of:
trap
verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping
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cod rag rally razz ride tantalise tantalize taunt tease twit

type of:
bemock mock
verb
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
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type of:
assault attack set on assail
verb
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
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type of:
tempt entice lure

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