Synonyms for

Baiting

Verb / ˈbeɪtɪŋ / Another word for baiting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of enticing or luring someone into doing something.

Synonyms & similar words

rag tantalize tease bait tantalise taunt cod rally ride razz twit teasing prodding enticing luring tempting attracting alluring beguiling seducing trapping hooking snaring deceiving misleading manipulating goad incite stimulate prompt

Example sentences

  1. The cat was baiting the mouse with a piece of cheese.
  2. The bully was baiting the new kid to fight.
  3. The coach was baiting the team to try harder.
  4. The salesman was baiting the customer with a free gift.
  5. The politician was baiting the opponent with false accusations.

Quotes

  • Sometimes a king is only a pawn, a bait to move the real player in the game. - Brent Weeks
  • People will bait you with anything they can, so they can get that out of you. - Chris Brown
  • To bait fish withal: if it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge. - William Shakespeare

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