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 15 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for baited along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for baited
- entice
- enticed
- enticement
- harass
- irk
- lured
- mocked
- persuaded
- seduce
- seduced
- taunted
- tease
- teased
- tempted
- torment
Antonyms for baited
- alerted
- cautioned
- delight
- please
- turn off
- warned
Meanings of baited
- verb
- 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.
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 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baited, such as: alerted, cautioned, delight, entice, enticed, enticement, harass.
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