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| 1. | [ noun ] anything that serves as an enticement | |
| Synonyms: | hook lure sweetener come-on | |
| Related terms: | temptation sweeten addict | |
| 2. | [ verb ] harass with persistent criticism or carping | |
| Synonyms: | taunt tantalize tease ride tantalise razz twit rally cod rag | |
| Examples: | "The children teased the new teacher" "Don't ride me so hard over my failure" "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie" |
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| Related terms: | mock jeer kid twitting tease tease tantaliser Tantalus boo | |
| 3. | [ verb ] attack with dogs or set dogs upon | |
| Related terms: | assail | |
| 4. | [ verb ] lure, entice, or entrap with bait | |
| Related terms: | entice | |
| 5. | [ noun ] something used to lure victims into danger | |
| Synonyms: | lure decoy | |
| Related terms: | device fish_lure fly spinner stool_pigeon ground_bait trap | |
| Similar spelling: |
Baity bat baht Baty Bata bate bath Batt bayat Batey bathe Batte Batty Batie Battey bateau Battie battue Bad Bade baud bawd Bady |
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