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bait

(b/eI/t )

anything that serves as an enticement(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
come-on, hook, lure, sweetener

source: wordnet30
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
decoy, lure

source: wordnet30
Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.(noun)

source: webster1913

harass with persistent criticism or carping(verb.communication)

Synonym:
cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit

source: wordnet30
lure, entice, or entrap with bait(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
attack with dogs or set dogs upon(verb.competition)

source: wordnet30
To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.(verb)

source: webster1913
To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.(verb)

source: webster1913
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.(verb)

source: webster1913

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