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1. Harassment especially of a tethered animal

1. Harass with persistent criticism or carping
   "The children baited the new teacher"
   - tease, razz [N. Amer], rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise [Brit], taunt, twit, rally, ride [N. Amer]
    
2. Lure, entice, or entrap with bait
    
3. Attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Sounds like: bating

Derived forms: baitings

Type of: assail, assault, attack, bemock, entice, harassment, lure, mock, molestation, set on, tempt

Encyclopedia: Bait