baits
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 bait n. Pronunciation: ' bāt Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse beita; akin to Old English b ǣ tan to bait, bītan to bite ― more at BITE Date: 13th century transitive verb 1 a : to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks b : TEASE 2 a : to harass (as a chained animal) with dogs usually for sport b : to attack by biting and tearing 3 a : to furnish with bait b : ENTICE , LURE 4 : to give food and drink to (an animal) especially on the road intransitive verb archaic : to stop for food and rest when traveling –bait·er noun synonyms BAIT , BADGER , HECKLE , HECTOR , CHIVY , HOUND mean to harass by efforts to break down. BAIT implies wanton cruelty or delight in persecuting a helpless victim < baited the chained dog>. BADGER implies pestering so as to drive a person to confusion or frenzy < badgered her father for a car>. HECKLE implies persistent annoying or belligerent interruptions of a speaker <drunks heckled the stand-up comic>. HECTOR carries an implication of bullying and domineering <football players hectored by their coach>. CHIVY suggests persecution by teasing or nagging < chivied the new student mercilessly>. HOUND implies unrelenting pursuit and harassing < hounded by creditors>.]]> 2 bait n. Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse beit pasturage & beita food; akin to Old English bītan to bite Date: 14th century 1 a : something (as food) used in luring especially to a hook or trap b : a poisonous material placed where it will be e…