bait [noun]

Definition of bait:

anything that serves as an enticement

Synonyms of bait:

● Come-on

● Hook

● Sweetener

● Lure

● Decoy

● Tease

● Trap

● Bite

● Fishhook

● Badger

● Torment

● Harass


Opposite/Antonyms of bait:

● Repel

● Abate

● Check

● Calm

● Repulse

● Soothe

● Abolish

● Extinguish

● Alleviate


Sentence/Example of bait:

The amative function is regarded merely as a bait to the propagative, and is merged in it.