bait
bayt
- n anything that serves as an enticement
- n something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
- v harass with persistent criticism or carping
- v lure, entice, or entrap with bait
- v attack with dogs or set dogs upon
- Ever since Red China began baiting its bids for diplomatic recognition with the glittering prospect of trade, some Canadians have shown themselves surprisingly eager to swallow .
- He is a fan of Insane Clown Posse, a group that performs in clownface and is most notable for picking fights with whomever they can bait into paying attention to them, including .
- It may not be the next Pac-man, but the hottest thing going right now in certain rural areas of 21 states is a coin-operated vending machine that dispenses live bait to fishermen .