1. (

• bait ,
• come-on ,
• hook ,
• lure ,
• sweetener

) anything that serves as an enticement ;

2. (

• bait ,
• decoy ,
• lure

) something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed ;

1. (

• tease ,
• razz ,
• rag ,
• cod ,
• tantalize ,
• tantalise ,
• bait ,
• taunt ,
• twit ,
• rally ,
• ride

) 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" ;

2. (

• bait

) lure, entice, or entrap with bait ;

3. (

• bait

) attack with dogs or set dogs upon ;