1. (noun)bait, come-on, hook, lure, sweetener anything that serves as an enticement
2. (verb)bait, decoy, lure something used to lurefish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
3. (verb)tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride harass with persistent criticism or carping "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
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