English dictionary

bait

/b/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

anything that serves as an enticement

noun.cognition

Synonyms come-on hook lure sweetener

Source: WordNet 3.0
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

noun.artifact

Synonyms decoy lure

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.

noun

Source: webster1913

harass with persistent criticism or carping

verb.communication

Synonyms cod rag rally razz ride tantalise tantalize taunt tease twit

Source: WordNet 3.0
lure, entice, or entrap with bait

verb.social

Source: WordNet 3.0
attack with dogs or set dogs upon

verb.competition

Source: WordNet 3.0
To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to <i>bait</i> a bear with dogs; to <i>bait</i> a bull.

verb

Source: webster1913
To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.

verb

Source: webster1913
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

verb

Source: webster1913