BAIT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • something used to lure victims into danger
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) bait is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • anything that serves as an enticement
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) bait is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

BAIT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • harass with persistent criticism or carping
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The children teased the new teacher
    • Don”t ride me so hard over my failure
    • His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
    Hypernyms(s) bait is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • attack with dogs or set dogs upon
    Hypernyms(s) bait is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • lure, entice, or entrap with bait
    Hypernyms(s) bait is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)