BAIT

(noun) something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
synonyms : decoy , lure
the only reason i cannot tolerate fishing is all that slimy bait, wriggling on the hooks, makes me sick. -added by diviya_inlas
(noun) anything that serves as an enticement
synonyms : come-on , hook , lure , sweetener
"i wonder if your boss would consider a 100000 dollars bait enough for him." -added by diviya_inlas
(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"
synonyms : cod , rag , rally , razz , ride , tantalise , tantalize , taunt , tease , twit
Don't tantalize the kid with chocolate -added by vindos
"i must say that all this baiting has not been improving my opinion of you in any way." -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) attack with dogs or set dogs upon
it had become an annual tradition for him and his friends to bait the foxes in the woods behind the old manor. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) lure, entice, or entrap with bait
he's been at it all winter, baiting me with offers of a better position in the company. -added by diviya_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for bait

(Tag: Global) This word sounds like bite, so Biting someone steadily means teasing someone or to harass someone.
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Mnemonics for bait

(Tag: global) sounds like WAIT- a boy ALLUREs or give a "temptation" to his girlfriend by saying that he wud wait for her forever.
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(Tag: ) college students bets friends to tease/harass girls
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(Tag: ) bait(bate in hindi)its the food used to trap/tease for hunting
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(Tag: (KANNADA) Bete means hunt) In Kannada, Bete mean hunt. Try to lure, before you hunt something.
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(Tag: English) Wait after putting bait on hook.
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