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    bait - Dictionary definition and meaning for word bait

    Definition
    (noun) anything that serves as an enticement
    Synonyms : come-on , hook , lure , sweetener
    Definition
    (noun) something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
    Synonyms : decoy , lure
    Definition
    (verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping
    Synonyms : cod , rag , rally , razz , ride , tantalise , tantalize , taunt , tease , twit
    Example Sentence
    • 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
    Definition
    (verb) lure, entice, or entrap with bait Definition
    (verb) attack with dogs or set dogs upon
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for bait

sounds like WAIT- a boy ALLUREs or give a "temptation" to his girlfriend by saying that he wud wait for her forever.

This word sounds like bite, so Biting someone steadily means teasing someone or to harass someone.

college students bets friends to tease/harass girls

bait(bate in hindi)its the food used to trap/tease for hunting

In Kannada, Bete mean hunt. Try to lure, before you hunt something.

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Wait after putting bait on hook.


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text: ones with the Bait Stand
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