bait vs bemock
bemock vs baitbait is a noun but bemock is not a noun.
bait and bemock both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bait | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| bemock | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
bemock is a hypernym of
bait; that is, bemock is a
word with a broader meaning than bait:
- bait: harass with persistent criticism or carping
- bemock: treat with contempt
Other hypernyms of bait include
mock.
| bait (noun) | bemock (noun) |
|---|---|
| something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed | |
| anything that serves as an enticement |
| bait (verb) | bemock (verb) |
|---|---|
| harass with persistent criticism or carping | treat with contempt |
| attack with dogs or set dogs upon | |
| lure, entice, or entrap with bait |
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