baited
The word “baited” has 2 syllables: bai-ted
It's pronounced as /ˈbeɪtɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for baited?
In the thesaurus, “baited” has 99 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for baited along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for baited
- aggravated
- aggrieved
- agitated
- allured
- annoyed
- badgered
- bedeviled
- beguiled
- beleaguered
- betrayed
- bewitched
- bothered
- browbeat
- bugged
- bullied
- captivated
- caught
- chafed
- charmed
- decoyed
- derided
- discomforted
- disturbed
- dogged
- drew in
- enchanted
- enmeshed
- ensnared
- enticed
- entrapped
- exasperated
- fascinated
- fretted
- frosted
- galled
- gibed
- goaded
- got
- grated
- griped
- hagrode
- harassed
- harried
- hassled
- hazed
- heckled
- hectored
- hounded
- immeshed
- inveigled
- irked
- irritated
- itched
- jeered
- jibed
- led on
- lured
- made game of
- magnetized
- meshed
- mocked
- nagged
- narked
- needled
- nettled
- peeved
- persecuted
- persuaded
- perturbed
- pestered
- picked on
- piqued
- plagued
- put out
- rasped
- rid
- ridiculed
- riled
- rode
- ruffled
- seduced
- snared
- snowed
- solicited
- spited
- tangled
- taunted
- teased
- tempted
- terrorized
- tested
- tormented
- tortured
- trapped
- tried
- troubled
- vexed
- vext
- wiled
Antonyms for baited
- alerted
- cautioned
- forewarned
- repulsed
- turned away
- warned
Meanings of baited
- verb
- To attract with bait; to entice.
- To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
- To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
- To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
- To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
- (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
- (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
- To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Example Sentences
- She baited the hook with a juicy worm and cast her line into the tranquil waters.
- The detectives baited the suspect with promises of leniency, hoping he would confess to the crime.
- Despite her best efforts to remain composed, her ex's words baited her into an emotional outburst.
- The politician strategically baited her opponent during the debate, aiming to expose weaknesses in his arguments.
- The cunning fox baited the trap with a tantalizing scent, luring unsuspecting prey into its snare.
On this page you'll find 105 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baited, such as: aggravated, aggrieved, agitated, alerted, allured, annoyed, badgered.
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