bait - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Synonyms

• bait
• decoy
• lure

More generic

• device

More specific

• chum
• fish lure
• fisherman's lure
• ground bait
• stool pigeon

Related

• trap

Noun

anything that serves as an enticement

Synonyms

• bait
• come-on
• hook
• lure
• sweetener

More generic

• enticement
• temptation

Verb

harass with persistent criticism or carping

Synonyms

• bait
• cod
• rag
• rally
• razz
• ride
• tantalise
• tantalize
• taunt
• tease
• twit

More generic

• bemock
• mock

More specific

• banter
• barrack
• chaff
• flout
• gibe
• jeer
• jolly
• josh
• kid
• scoff

Verb

attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Synonyms

• bait

More generic

• assail
• assault
• attack
• set on

Verb

lure, entice, or entrap with bait

Synonyms

• bait

More generic

• entice
• lure
• tempt

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