Definition of
bait is the dictionary form of Baits Definition of bait
1
[ noun ] anything that serves as an enticement

Synonyms

hook lure sweetener come-on

2
[ verb ] harass with persistent criticism or carping

Synonyms

taunt tantalize tease ride tantalise razz twit rally cod rag

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"

3
[ verb ] attack with dogs or set dogs upon
4
[ verb ] lure, entice, or entrap with bait
5
[ noun ] something used to lure victims into danger

Synonyms

lure decoy

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Rhymes with

eight's eights weights fates gates yeats rates rate's gates' gates's mates kate's states' state's skates straights straits mithridates primates hippocrates

Phonetic and Homophones

B EY1 T S

Similar Spelling

bats Batts Batis Bates bathos Batz Bautz Batiz batik batch Bautch

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