baited Definition
- 1to deliberately annoy or taunt someone
- 2to put bait on a hook or in a trap
Using baited: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "baited" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He baited his opponent with insults during the debate.
Example
The fisherman baited the hook with a worm.
Example
She baited the mouse trap with cheese.
baited Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for baited
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Summary: baited in Brief
The verb 'baited' [ˈbeɪtɪd] has two distinct meanings. The first refers to intentionally annoying or taunting someone, as in 'He baited his opponent with insults during the debate.' The second meaning is to put bait on a hook or in a trap, such as 'The fisherman baited the hook with a worm.'
