bait - noun

anything that serves as an enticement

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

bait - verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping
• lure, entice, or entrap with bait
• attack with dogs or set dogs upon

bait - thesaurus

cod   decoy   hook   lure   rag   rally   razz   ride   sweetener   tantalise   tantalize   taunt   tease   twit