verb
to deliberately annoy or taunt someone in order to provoke a reaction
adjective
having bait attached, as in fishing
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The fisherman baited his hook with a worm before casting his line into the water.
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I baited my little brother into cleaning my room by promising him candy.
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She baited her crush by liking all his photos on social media.
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The scammer baited unsuspecting victims with promises of easy money.