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bait vs tease

tease vs bait

bait and tease both are nouns.

bait and tease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bait Yes No Yes No
tease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bait and tease are synonyms defined as:
  • bait and tease: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other synonyms of bait include cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, twit.
bait (noun) tease (noun)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
anything that serves as an enticement someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
bait (verb) tease (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
attack with dogs or set dogs upon harass with persistent criticism or carping
lure, entice, or entrap with bait mock or make fun of playfully
separate the fibers of
disentangle and raise the fibers of
raise the nap of (fabrics)
tear into pieces
annoy persistently
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
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