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bait
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verb
ˈbāt
baited; baiting; baits
Synonyms of bait
transitive verb
1
a
: to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
bait minority groups
: to try to make angry with criticism or insults
baiting a politician during a debate
b
: tease
2
a
: to harass (a chained animal, such as a bear) with dogs usually for sport
b
: to attack by biting and tearing
dogs baiting a fox
3
a
: to furnish with bait (see
bait entry 2)
bait a fishing line
bait a trap
b
: entice, lure
baiting prospective buyers
4
: to give food and drink to (an animal) especially on the road
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