Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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tempt | No | No | Yes | No |
bait | Yes | No | Yes | No |
tempt (noun) | bait (noun) |
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something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed | |
anything that serves as an enticement |
tempt (verb) | bait (verb) |
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induce into action by using one's charm | harass with persistent criticism or carping |
dispose or incline or entice to | attack with dogs or set dogs upon |
try presumptuously | lure, entice, or entrap with bait |
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion | |
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting | |
try to seduce |