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BAIT

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Bait.

How to pronounce bait:

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Bait - as a noun

Anything that serves as an enticement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come-onhook11lure4sweetener12

Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decoy11lure4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bait - as a verb

Harass with persistent criticism or carping

Example: "The children teased the new teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cod6rag4rally8razz22ride5tantalise9tantalize18taunt5tease5twit7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bemock16mock12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lure, entice, or entrap with bait

Attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Bait - as an adjective

Obvious; blatant.

Well-known; famous; renowned.

Example Sentences

"He used a worm as bait to catch fish."
"The fish were attracted to the bait and swam towards it."
"The fisherman held the bait at the end of his fishing line."
"She put a piece of cheese on the mouse trap as bait."
"The hunter disguised the bait to attract the wild animals."
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Word Game Points

Is BAIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bait is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BAIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BAIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bait is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BAIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is BAIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bait is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BAIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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