bait

Noun
  1. Anything that serves as an enticement (synset 105703197)
    is a type of: enticement, temptation - something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
    same as: come-on, hook, lure, sweetener
  2. Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed (synset 102779210)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes:
    • chum - bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish
    • fish lure, fisherman's lure - (angling) any bright artificial bait consisting of plastic or metal mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers
    • ground bait - bait scattered on the water to attract fish
    • stool pigeon - a dummy pigeon used to decoy others
    is a part of: trap - a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
    same as: decoy, lure
Verb
  1. Harass with persistent criticism or carping (synset 200852181)
    "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"
    is a type of: bemock, mock - treat with contempt
    subtypes:
    same as: cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit
  2. Lure, entice, or entrap with bait (synset 202583962)
    is a type of: entice, lure, tempt - provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
  3. Attack with dogs or set dogs upon (synset 201117329)
    is a type of: assail, assault, attack, set on - attack someone physically or emotionally

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