Definition
Definition of baited - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
eagerRare US excitedly or anxiously awaiting somethingRare US
- They waited with baited breath for the results.
2.
with baitRare US having bait attached or insertedRare US
- The baited hook was ready for fishing.
Origin of baited
Old Norse, beita (to cause to bite)
Terms with baited included in their meaning
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fishing
fish taking a baited hook
fishing
fish by pulling baited line through water
fishing
draw a baited line through water
boat fishing
fishing technique using baited lines behind a boat
fishing technique
related to fishing by trailing a baited line
fishing method
fishing using a line with baited hooks
fishing technique
fish for eels by thrusting a baited hook into their hiding places
Examples of baited in a sentence
He stood with baited breath as the door slowly opened. The fisherman checked the baited trap. She carefully placed the baited line in the water.
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- French:impatient, appâté, ...
- German:gespannt, Lockmittel, ...
- Italian:con il fiato sospeso, adescato, ...
- Spanish:ansioso, cebado, ...
- Portuguese:ansioso, iscado, ...
- Chinese:屏息, 带饵的, ...
- Japanese:息をのんで, 餌をつけた, ...
- Arabic:مُتَرَقِّب, مُطَعَّم, ...
- Hebrew:בְּצִפִּיָּה נִרְגֶּשֶׁת, מְצוּפֶּה בְּפִיתָּיוֹן, ...
- Russian:затаив дыхание, с приманкой, ...
- Ukrainian:затамувавши подих, наживлений, ...
- Hindi:उत्सुक, चारा लगाया हुआ, ...
Definition of bait - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fishing huntingfood used to attract fish or other animals
- He put worms on the hook as bait.
2.
enticementsomething that lures or entices someone
- The promise of money was just bait.
3.
pest controlRare food with poison to kill pestsRare
- They set out bait to get rid of the rats.
4.
- That comment was just bait to start an argument.
Verb
1.
behaviortr. deliberately annoy or taunt someonetr.
- He would bait his younger brother until he cried..
2.
huntingtr. lure or entice someone or something into a traptr.
- They used cheese to bait the mouse trap..
3.
fishingtr./intr. place food or lure on a hook or trap to attract animalstr./intr.
- He baited the hook with a worm.
4.
dog attacktr. Dated UK set dogs on an animaltr. Dated UK
- They baited the bear with their hounds.
Images of bait
food used to attract fish or other animals 
something that lures or entices someone 
food with poison to kill pests
Expressions with bait
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react when tempted or provoked, often by accepting eagerly
He rose to the bait and argued back.
respond to a provocation or temptation in the expected or desired way
He took the bait and angrily replied to the email.
fall for a trick or deception
He was too smart to bite the bait this time.
abandon an effort to pursue another
She chose to cut bait and start a new project.
show slight interest in an offer or idea
The investors began to nibble at the bait of the new proposal.
accept a deception or trick
He swallowed the bait and believed the fake news.
sales tactic luring customers to pricier items
The store's bait and switch tactic frustrated many customers.
entice someone into a situation or action
She baited up the crowd with promises of free gifts.
living animals used to attract and catch fish
He used live bait to catch a big bass.
utilize something to lure or trap someone
She used a fake offer as bait to catch the thief.
advertising a cheap product to attract customers
The store was accused of bait advertising.
content designed to attract clicks and shares
The article was pure link bait, designed to go viral.
fishing technique using a rod and reel
He mastered bait casting to catch bigger fish.
make a decision or start doing something without delay
It's time to fish or cut bait and choose a plan.
Origin of bait
Old Norse, beita (to cause to bite)
Examples of bait in a sentence
The hunter set the bait to catch the rabbit. The bait was irresistible to the fish. He used compliments as bait to gain trust. The farmer used bait to control the mice. They placed bait in the garden to catch the pests. His tweet was pure bait to incite reactions.
The forum post was obvious bait to provoke the community. She would bait her friend with teasing remarks. They tried to bait him into a fight. He tried to bait the dog with a treat. They bait the fish with worms. The fisherman baited the trap to catch crabs. She baited the line carefully before casting it into the sea. The hunters baited the fox with their dogs. They used the hounds to bait the wild boar.
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- French:appât, agacer, ...
- German:Köder, ärgern, ...
- Italian:esca, stuzzicare, ...
- Spanish:cebo, provocar, ...
- Portuguese:isca, irritar, ...
- Chinese:诱饵, 挑衅, ...
- Japanese:餌, からかう, ...
- Arabic:طُعْم, نَاكَف, ...
- Hebrew:פִּתְיוֹן, לְהִתְגָּרוֹת בְּ, ...
- Russian:приманка, дразнить, ...
- Ukrainian:приманка, провокувати, ...
- Hindi:चारा, चिढ़ाना, ...
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