bait
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(verb) attack with dogs or set dogs upon |
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Related Words: assail, assault, attack, set on |
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(verb) lure, entice, or entrap with bait |
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Related Words: entice, lure, tempt |
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(noun) something used to lure victim into danger |
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Synonyms: decoy, lure |
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Related Words: device, fly, ground bait, spinner, stool pigeon |
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(noun) anything that serves as an enticement |
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Synonyms: come-on, hook, lure, sweetener |
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Related Words: enticement, temptation |
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(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure" |
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Synonyms: cod, rag, rally, ride, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit |
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Related Words: banter, barrack, bemock, chaff, flout, gibe, jeer, jolly, kid, mock, scoff |
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