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mock vs bait

bait vs mock

mock and bait both are nouns.

mock is an adjective but bait is not an adjective.

mock and bait both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mock Yes Yes Yes No
bait Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bait is a hyponym of mock; that is, bait is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mock:
  • mock: treat with contempt
  • bait: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other hyponyms of mock include cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit, blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast, deride.
mock (noun) bait (noun)
the act of mocking or ridiculing something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
anything that serves as an enticement
mock (adjective) bait (adjective)
constituting a copy or imitation of something
mock (verb) bait (verb)
treat with contempt harass with persistent criticism or carping
imitate with mockery and derision attack with dogs or set dogs upon
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
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