bait
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
to harass with persistent criticism or carping
Framework senses
- §1
- to harass with persistent criticism or carping
- §2
- to attack with dogs or set dogs upon
- §3
- to lure, entice, or entrap with bait
- §1 · legacy_primary
- to harass with persistent criticism or carpingDR-088 backfill from the verb definition column