bait

/bˈeɪt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. anything that serves as an enticement
2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

verb

1. harass with persistent criticism or carping
   “The children teased the new teacher”
2. lure, entice, or entrap with bait
3. attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Synonyms for bait

• come-on
• hook
• lure
• sweetener
• decoy
• tease
• razz
• rag
• cod
• tantalize
• tantalise
• taunt
• twit
• rally
• ride

Words that rhyme with bait

• straight
• separate
• plate
• mate
• date
• concentrate
• late
• state
• regenerate
• translate
• weight
• conjugate
• foliate
• grate
• initiate
• propagate
• accommodate
• articulate
• communicate
• eliminate
• gate
• great
• penetrate
• percolate
• precipitate
• rate
• slate
• stimulate
• subordinate
• suffocate