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bait n. [
come-on, hook, lure, sweetener] anything that serves as an enticement
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bait v. [
tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, taunt, twit, rally, ride] 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"
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bait n. [
decoy, lure] something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
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bait v. lure, entice, or entrap with bait
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bait v. attack with dogs or set dogs upon
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