bait

Meanings

• anything that serves as an enticement
• something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
• harass with persistent criticism or carping
• lure, entice, or entrap with bait
• attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Synonyms

cod, come-on, decoy, hook, lure, rag, rally, razz, ride, sweetener, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit