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Baiting

verb
/ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.verbTo attract with bait; to entice.
2.verbTo affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
3.verbTo set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
"to bait a bear with dogs;  to bait a bull"
4.verbTo intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
5.verbTo feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
6.verb(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
7.verb(of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
8.verbTo flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
9.nounA bloodsport involving the act of worrying or tormenting a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it.
10.nounThe act of luring, as into a trap.

Synonyms

sweetenercodhookrideragteasedecoycome-onluretantalizetauntrally

Rhymes With

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinating
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