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Definition of Bait
1. Verb. Harass with persistent criticism or carping. "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
Generic synonyms: Bemock, Mock
Specialized synonyms: Barrack, Flout, Gibe, Jeer, Scoff, Banter, Chaff, Jolly, Josh, Kid
Derivative terms: Razzing, Tantaliser, Tantalus, Tantalization, Tantalizer, Tantalus, Taunt, Taunting, Tease, Tease, Teaser, Teasing, Twit
2. Noun. Anything that serves as an enticement.
Generic synonyms: Enticement, Temptation
Derivative terms: Hook, Hook, Lure, Sweeten
3. Verb. Lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
4. Noun. Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed.
Specialized synonyms: Chum, Fish Lure, Fisherman's Lure, Ground Bait, Stool Pigeon
Generic synonyms: Device
Group relationships: Trap
Derivative terms: Decoy, Lure
5. Verb. Attack with dogs or set dogs upon.
Definition of Bait
1. n. Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
2. v. t. To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
3. v. i. To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.
4. v. i. To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Definition of Bait
1. Noun. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net. ¹
2. Noun. Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests. ¹
3. Noun. Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation. ¹
4. Noun. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment. ¹
5. Noun. A light or hasty luncheon. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass. ¹
8. Verb. (transitive now rare) To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey. ¹
9. Verb. (intransitive) Of a horse or other animal: to take food, especially during a journey. ¹
10. Verb. (transitive) To attract with bait; to entice. ¹
11. Verb. (transitive) To affix bait to a fishing hook or fishing line. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bait
1. to lure [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: lure
Medical Definition of Bait
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1. Any substance, especially. Food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
2. Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
3. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
4. A light or hasty luncheon.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bait
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