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baits
verb(bait)
to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks : to try to make angry with criticism or insults
baits
verb(bait)
tease
baits
verb(bait)
to harass (a chained animal, such as a bear) with dogs usually for sport
baits
noun(bait)
something (such as food) used in luring especially to a hook or trap
baits
noun(bait)
a poisonous material placed where it will be eaten by harmful or objectionable animals
baits
noun(bait)
lure, temptation
baits
noun(bait)
a sales tactic in which a customer is attracted by the advertisement of a low-priced item but is then encouraged to buy a higher-priced one
baits
noun(bait)
the ploy of offering a person something desirable to gain favor (such as political support) then thwarting expectations with something less desirable
baits
verb(bait)
to subject (a person or group) to red-baiting
baits
verb(bait)
to engage in red-baiting

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