baiting
nounUK /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
US /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
Baiting is putting food or something tempting somewhere to attract an animal or person.
The fisherman was baiting his hook with a worm.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of deliberately annoying or provoking someone to get a reaction.
The troll's constant baiting finally made her reply angrily.
3. Food or material used to attract fish or animals.
He bought fresh baiting for the trip to the lake.
4. Setting dogs to chase or attack an animal as a cruel sport.
Bear baiting was banned long ago in many countries.