bait - Meaning in Malayalam

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bait - Meaning in Malayalam

bait Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of bait in English

bait noun

1. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

   Synonyms

   decoy, lure

2. anything that serves as an enticement

   Synonyms

   come-on, hook, hook, lure, sweetener

bait verb

1. harass with persistent criticism or carping

   Synonyms

   cod, cod, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, tease, twit

   Examples

   • "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"
   • "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
   • "The children teased the new teacher"
2. attack with dogs or set dogs upon

3. lure, entice, or entrap with bait

Synonyms of bait

• decoy, lure
• come-on, hook, lure, sweetener
• cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit

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