Words Like BAIT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BAIT.

24 Alternative Words Similar to bait

1 Hook Noun      Synonym Words Like Hook
2 Lure Noun      Synonym Words Like Lure
3 Device Noun      Synonym Words Like Device
4 Tease Verb      Synonym Words Like Tease
5 Razz Verb      Synonym Words Like Razz
6 Rag Verb      Synonym Words Like Rag
7 Cod Verb      Synonym Words Like Cod
8 Tantalize Verb      Synonym Words Like Tantalize
9 Tantalise Verb      Synonym Words Like Tantalise
10 Taunt Verb      Synonym Words Like Taunt
11 Twit Verb      Synonym Words Like Twit
12 Rally Verb      Synonym Words Like Rally
13 Ride Verb      Synonym Words Like Ride
14 Assail Verb      Synonym Words Like Assail
15 Assault Verb      Synonym Words Like Assault
16 Attack Verb      Synonym Words Like Attack
17 Entice Verb      Synonym Words Like Entice
18 Tempt Verb      Synonym Words Like Tempt
19 Chaff Verb      Hyponym Words Like Chaff
20 Banter Verb      Hyponym Words Like Banter
21 Jolly Verb      Hyponym Words Like Jolly
22 Josh Verb      Hyponym Words Like Josh
23 Gibe Verb      Hyponym Words Like Gibe
24 Kid Verb      Hyponym Words Like Kid

4 examples of bait

1 to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull
2 to bait horses
3 Don't ride me so hard over my failure
4 His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie

10 definitions of bait

1 Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
2 Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
3 A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
4 A light or hasty luncheon.
5 To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport.
6 To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road.
7 To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.
8 To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.
9 To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
10 harass with persistent criticism or carping
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