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[ noun ] anything that serves as an enticement

Used in print

(Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)

The fish took the bait .

Related terms

temptation sweeten addict

2
[ verb ] harass with persistent criticism or carping

Examples

"The children teased the new teacher" "Don't ride me so hard over my failure" "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"

Used in print

(Jim Thompson, The Transgressors....)

Otherwise , she would be baited into a tantrum - teased and provoked until she lost control of herself , and thus lost still another battle in the maddening struggle of Tom_Lord Vs. Joyce_Lakewood .

3
[ verb ] attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Related terms

assail

4
[ verb ] lure, entice, or entrap with bait

Related terms

entice

5
[ noun ] something used to lure victims into danger

Synonyms

lure decoy

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