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bait vs set on

set on vs bait

bait is a noun but set on is not a noun.

bait and set on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bait Yes No Yes No
set on No No Yes No
As verbs, set on is a hypernym of bait; that is, set on is a word with a broader meaning than bait:
  • bait: attack with dogs or set dogs upon
  • set on: attack someone physically or emotionally
Other hypernyms of bait include assail, assault, attack.
bait (noun) set on (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) set on (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping attack someone physically or emotionally
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
Difference between bait and set on

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