baiting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun harassment especially of a tethered animal
  2. verb harass with persistent criticism or carping
    rag; razz; bait; tantalize; twit; taunt; ride; tease; cod; rally; tantalise.
    • The children teased the new teacher
    • Don't ride me so hard over my failure
    • His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
  3. verb lure, entice, or entrap with bait
    bait.
  4. verb attack with dogs or set dogs upon
    bait.

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