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bait vs barrack

barrack vs bait

bait and barrack both are nouns.

bait and barrack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bait Yes No Yes No
barrack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, barrack is a hyponym of bait; that is, barrack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bait:
  • bait: harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • barrack: laugh at with contempt and derision
Other hyponyms of bait include flout, gibe, jeer, scoff, banter, chaff, jolly, josh, kid.
bait (noun) barrack (noun)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
anything that serves as an enticement
bait (verb) barrack (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping laugh at with contempt and derision
attack with dogs or set dogs upon spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
lure, entice, or entrap with bait lodge in barracks
Difference between bait and barrack

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