bait (n.)

  1. anything that serves as an enticement

    [ Syn: come-on , hook , lure , sweetener ]

  2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

    [ Syn: decoy , lure ]

    bait (v.)

  1. harass with persistent criticism or carping; The children teased the new teacher; Dont ride me so hard over my failure; His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie

    [ Syn: tease , razz , rag , cod , tantalize , tantalise , taunt , twit , rally , ride ]

  2. lure, entice, or entrap with bait

  3. attack with dogs or set dogs upon

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