baited

The word “baited” has 2 syllables: bai-ted

It's pronounced as /ˈbeɪtɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for baited?

In the thesaurus, “baited” has 99 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for baited

aggravated
aggrieved
agitated
allured
annoyed
badgered
bedeviled
beguiled
beleaguered
betrayed
bewitched
bothered
browbeat
bugged
bullied
captivated
caught
chafed
charmed
decoyed
derided
discomforted
disturbed
dogged
drew in
enchanted
enmeshed
ensnared
enticed
entrapped
exasperated
fascinated
fretted
frosted
galled
gibed
goaded
got
grated
griped
hagrode
harassed
harried
hassled
hazed
heckled
hectored
hounded
immeshed
inveigled
irked
irritated
itched
jeered
jibed
led on
lured
made game of
magnetized
meshed
mocked
nagged
narked
needled
nettled
peeved
persecuted
persuaded
perturbed
pestered
picked on
piqued
plagued
put out
rasped
rid
ridiculed
riled
rode
ruffled
seduced
snared
snowed
solicited
spited
tangled
taunted
teased
tempted
terrorized
tested
tormented
tortured
trapped
tried
troubled
vexed
vext
wiled

Antonyms for baited

alerted
cautioned
forewarned
repulsed
turned away
warned

Meanings of baited

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

Example Sentences

She baited the hook with a juicy worm and cast her line into the tranquil waters.
The detectives baited the suspect with promises of leniency, hoping he would confess to the crime.
Despite her best efforts to remain composed, her ex's words baited her into an emotional outburst.
The politician strategically baited her opponent during the debate, aiming to expose weaknesses in his arguments.
The cunning fox baited the trap with a tantalizing scent, luring unsuspecting prey into its snare.

On this page you'll find 105 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baited, such as: aggravated, aggrieved, agitated, alerted, allured, annoyed, badgered.

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