Bait

Synonyms of bait

• temptation
• enticement
• lure

Antonyms of bait

• discourage
• repel
• deter

Collocations of bait

bait and switch

Frequency: 70 %

The company used a bait and switch tactic to attract customers.

bait and tackle

Frequency: 60 %

He stopped by the bait and tackle shop to get supplies for his fishing trip.

bait and lure

Frequency: 50 %

The fisherman used a shiny lure as bait to attract the fish.

bait and trap

Frequency: 45 %

The spider used its web as bait and trap to catch insects.

Idiomatic Expressions for bait

• Phrase: fish for bait
  Meaning: to try to get information or a reaction from someone in a subtle or indirect way
  Usage: The detective was fishing for bait during the interrogation to see if the suspect would slip up.