Unscramble baits

Definition of bait

noun:

• anything that serves as an enticement. Synonyms: come-on, hook, lure, sweetener.
• something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed. Synonyms: decoy, lure.

verb:

• harass with persistent criticism or carping; "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". Synonyms: cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit.
• lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
• attack with dogs or set dogs upon.

Related words

banter, barrack, chaff, chum, flout, gibe, jeer, jolly, josh, kid, scoff.

Words nearby

baht, bai, baic, bail, bart, bast, bat, bit, brit, gait, wait.

Rhymes with

abate, ablate, actuate, ate, await, bate, berate, chait, collate, commutate, conflate, conjugate, crate, create, date, debate, deflate, demodulate, desecrate, desecrate.