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bait Meaning
bait (n)
anything that serves as an enticement
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
bait (v)
harass with persistent criticism or carping
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
bait (v. i.)
Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
A light or hasty luncheon.
To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
bait (v. t.)
To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses.
To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.
bait Sentence Examples
- The fisherman cast his bait into the shimmering lake, hoping to entice a hungry fish.
- The mouse was wary of the trap, sensing the tempting bait within.
- The politician's speech was carefully crafted bait designed to capture the votes of the electorate.
- Social media posts can sometimes be used as bait to lure unsuspecting users into malicious schemes.
- The company's offer was too good to be true, likely a clever bait to draw in unsuspecting customers.
- The journalist used social media as bait to gather information from anonymous sources.
- The detective set bait in the form of a fake confession to trap the elusive criminal.
- The child fell for the bait and opened the door, only to be greeted by a stranger.
- The email contained a malicious attachment, cleverly disguised as harmless bait to trick recipients into clicking it.
- The scammer used sweet nothings and promises as bait to manipulate his victims into handing over their money.
FAQs About the word bait
anything that serves as an enticement, something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed, harass with persistent critici
trap,lure, hook, scent, troll, net,decoy, plug, attraction, ambush
repellent, repellent,repellant, repellant,
The fisherman cast his bait into the shimmering lake, hoping to entice a hungry fish.
The mouse was wary of the trap, sensing the tempting bait within.
The politician's speech was carefully crafted bait designed to capture the votes of the electorate.
Social media posts can sometimes be used as bait to lure unsuspecting users into malicious schemes.
