food put on a hook to catch fish or in nets, traps, etc. to catch animals or birds

a person or thing that is used to attract somebody in order to catch them or make them do what you want

The police used him as bait to trap the killers.

He had chosen the right bait to persuade her to go.

to place food on a hook, in a trap, etc. in order to attract or catch a fish or an animal

to deliberately try to make somebody angry or to hurt them by making cruel remarks

The soldiers remained calm even though the crowd was baiting them.

the activity of attacking a wild animal with dogs

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