noun

1. BAIT, something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
2. BAIT, anything that serves as an enticement
3. BAIT, something (such as a piece of food) that is used to attract fish or animals so they can be caught

verb

1. BAIT, harass with persistent criticism or carping
2. BAIT, attack with dogs or set dogs upon
3. BAIT, lure, entice, or entrap with bait
4. BAIT, to put a piece of food on (a hook) or in (a trap) in order to attract and catch fish or animals
5. BAIT, to try to make (someone) angry by using criticism or insults
6. BAIT, to use dogs to make (an animal, such as a bear or bull) angry or afraid

1. baiting hooks with live worms
2. The interviewer kept baiting the politician by asking him whether he was lying.
3. cheese used for bait in mousetraps
4. Wait until the fish takes the bait.
5. a wide selection of lures and baits