bait

The word “bait” has 1 syllable: bait.

It's pronounced as /beɪt/.

What is synonym and antonym for bait?

In the thesaurus, “bait” has 15 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bait along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bait

Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something.
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.

To attract with bait; to entice.
To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
(of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

The fisherman carefully attached the bait to the hook before casting his line.
She suspected his compliments were merely bait to get her to agree to his request.
The detective left a piece of bait to lure the suspect into revealing themselves.
Despite the tempting bait, the squirrel remained cautious and avoided the trap.
The tabloid's sensational headlines were designed to serve as click bait to attract readers.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bait, such as: alarm, alert, caution, delight, entice, enticement, harass.

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