1. bait - noun
· anything that serves as an enticement
Synonym(s): come-on, hook, lure, sweetener
Hypernym(s): temptation, enticement
2. bait - noun
· something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
Hypernym(s): device
3. bait - verb
· harass with persistent criticism or carping; "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"
Synonym(s): tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, taunt, twit, rally, ride
4. bait - verb
· lure, entice, or entrap with bait
Hypernym(s): entice, lure, tempt
5. bait - verb
· attack with dogs or set dogs upon
Hypernym(s): assail, assault, set_on, attack
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