Tease vs. Bait
Teaseverb
to separate the fibres of a fibrous material
Teaseverb
to comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction
Teaseverb
to back-comb
Teaseverb
(transitive) to poke fun at
Teaseverb
(transitive) to provoke or disturb; to annoy
Teaseverb
(transitive) to manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation
Teaseverb
(transitive) to entice, tempt
Teaseverb
to show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser
Teasenoun
one who teases
Teasenoun
a single act of teasing
Teasenoun
One who deliberately arouses others (usually men) sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal.
Teaseverb
To comb or card, as wool or flax.
Teaseverb
To stratch, as cloth, for the purpose of raising a nap; teasel.
Teaseverb
To tear or separate into minute shreds, as with needles or similar instruments.
Teaseverb
To vex with importunity or impertinence; to harass, annoy, disturb, or irritate by petty requests, or by jests and raillery; to plague.
Teasenoun
One who teases or plagues.
Teasenoun
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Teasenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Teasenoun
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances;
Teaseverb
annoy persistently;
Teaseverb
harass with persistent criticism or carping;
Teaseverb
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them;
Teaseverb
tear into pieces;
Teaseverb
raise the nap of (fabrics)
Teaseverb
disentangle and raise the fibers of;
Teaseverb
separate the fibers of;
Teaseverb
mock or make fun of playfully;
Teaseverb
ruffle (one's hair) by combing towards the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
Teaseverb
make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way
Teaseverb
tempt (someone) sexually with no intention of satisfying the desire aroused
Teaseverb
gently pull or comb (tangled wool, hair, etc.) into separate strands
Teaseverb
find something out from a mass of irrelevant information
Teaseverb
backcomb (hair) in order to make it appear fuller
Teaseverb
comb (the surface of woven cloth) to raise a nap.
Teasenoun
a person who makes fun of someone playfully or unkindly
Teasenoun
a person who tempts someone sexually with no intention of satisfying the desire aroused
Teasenoun
an act of teasing someone
Baitnoun
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Baitnoun
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Baitnoun
Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
Baitnoun
(Internet slang) A trolling Internet publication.
Baitnoun
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
Baitnoun
(Geordie) A packed lunch
Baitnoun
(East Anglia) A small meal taken mid-morning while farming
Baitnoun
(Northern England) A miner's packed meal.
Baitnoun
A light or hasty luncheon.
Baitverb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
Baitverb
(transitive) To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
Baitverb
(transitive) To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
Baitverb
(transitive) To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
Baitverb
To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
Baitverb
(intransitive) (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
Baitverb
(intransitive) (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
Baitverb
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Baitadjective
(MLE) Obvious; blatant.
Baitadjective
(MLE) Well-known; famous; renowned.
Baitnoun
Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
Baitnoun
Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
Baitnoun
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
Baitnoun
A light or hasty luncheon.
Baitverb
To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
Baitverb
To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses.
Baitverb
To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.
Baitverb
To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.
Baitverb
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Baitnoun
anything that serves as an enticement
Baitnoun
something used to lure victims into danger
Baitverb
harass with persistent criticism or carping;
Baitverb
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
Baitverb
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
Baitnoun
food placed on a hook or in a net, trap, or fishing area to entice fish or other animals as prey
Baitnoun
something intended to entice someone to do something
Baitnoun
variant spelling of bate
Baitverb
deliberately annoy or taunt (someone)
Baitverb
cause dogs to attack (a trapped or restrained animal)
Baitverb
put bait on (a hook) or in (a trap, net, or fishing area) to entice fish or animals
