What is another word for Baited?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

Baited is a word that refers to the act of luring or tempting someone or something. There are many different synonyms that can be used to convey this meaning, such as enticed, tempted, allured, persuaded, induced, persuaded, attracted, and even provoked. Each of these terms carries a slightly different connotation and can be used in a variety of contexts, depending on the situation in question. Whether you're trying to persuade someone to take a particular action, tempt them into doing something they wouldn't otherwise do, or provoke a particular response from them, there are many different words and phrases you can use to describe the act of baiting.

What are the paraphrases for Baited?

Paraphrases are restatements of text or speech using different words and phrasing to convey the same meaning.
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
- highest relevancy
- medium relevancy
- lowest relevancy
  • Independent

    • Verb, past tense
      used.

What are the hypernyms for Baited?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Baited

The men Baited and lay in wait for the panther, and at last shot him, but Larry knew from long experience that when the snows were deep, panthers often haunted his place, and their tracks were frequently seen higher up the mountain where he was wont to hunt the mountain sheep.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Travers came, as we all knew he would, and I just waited and let him walk into the trap which Uncle Peter set when he cut that window, and Baited when he led the colt in.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
For a moment the idea that Conal, Baited and maddened with drink, might have given some hint at McNab's of the beasts being in Steve's paddock, occurred to him.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard

Famous quotes with Baited

  • Dweller in yon dungeon dark, Hangman of creation, mark! Who in widow weeds appears, Laden with unhonoured years, Noosing with care a bursting purse, Baited with many a deadly curse?
    Robert Burns

Word of the Day

multitasker
The word "multitasker" usually refers to someone who can perform different tasks simultaneously. However, there are several antonyms for this word, which describe the opposite type...