bait

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    anything that serves as an enticement

verb

  1. 1

    harass with persistent criticism or carping

    The children teased the new teacher

    Don't ride me so hard over my failure

  2. 2

    attack with dogs or set dogs upon

  3. 3

    lure, entice, or entrap with bait

Synonyms

Also useful for “bait”:Unscrambler