bait

noun

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

anything that serves as an enticement

verb

attack with dogs or set dogs upon

lure, entice, or entrap with bait

harass with persistent criticism or carping

Synonyms for bait

lurev decoyn hookn trapn fishhookn

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