bait

Nouns

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

Verbs

• (v) 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
  razz, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, twit, cod, tease, rag, rally, ride,
• (v) lure, entice, or entrap with bait
• (v) attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Synonyms

Words of close approximity