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tease vs bait

bait vs tease

tease and bait both are nouns.

tease and bait both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tease Yes No Yes No
bait Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tease and bait are synonyms defined as:
  • tease and bait: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other synonyms of tease include cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, twit.
tease (noun) bait (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) anything that serves as an enticement
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
tease (verb) bait (verb)
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect harass with persistent criticism or carping
harass with persistent criticism or carping attack with dogs or set dogs upon
mock or make fun of playfully lure, entice, or entrap with bait
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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