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to bait
01
provocar, hostigar
to provoke or tease someone persistently with criticism or mocking remarks
Transitive: to bait sb
Ejemplos
The bully is baiting his victim right now.
El matón está provocando a su víctima en este momento.
02
hostigar, cebar
to deliberately torment or harass a trapped or restrained animal, often by letting dogs attack it
Transitive: to bait an animal
Ejemplos
The hunters were caught baiting a defenseless fox with a pack of dogs.
Los cazadores fueron sorprendidos cebando a un zorro indefenso con una jauría de perros.
03
cebar, poner cebo
to place food or other attractants on a hook, trap, or net to lure fish or animals as prey
Transitive: to bait a trap or hook with food
Ejemplos
She carefully baited the net with small fish to attract larger ones.
Ella cebó cuidadosamente la red con peces pequeños para atraer a los más grandes.
Bait
01
cebo, señuelo
anything that serves as an enticement
02
cebo, señuelo
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
bait
01
obvious, conspicuous, or too noticeable
Dialect
British
British
SlangEjemplos
That lie was proper bait, everyone knew you were bluffing.
Árbol Léxico
baiting
bait
