baits

The word “baits” has 1 syllable: baits

It's pronounced as /beɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for baits?

In the thesaurus, “baits” has 12 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for baits

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

Baits such as worms and insects are commonly used by anglers to attract fish.
The trap was carefully set with various baits to capture the elusive mice that had been invading the pantry.
The con artist used false promises and deceptive baits to swindle unsuspecting victims out of their money.
Gardeners strategically placed slug baits around their plants to protect them from being eaten by pests.
The detective carefully analyzed the crime scene, looking for clues that might reveal the identity of the person who had left the baits for the victim.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baits, such as: alarms, alerts, cautions, delight, entice, enticement, harass.

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