bait (
http://definr.com/bait)
n 1: anything that serves as an enticement [syn:
come-on,
hook,
lure,
sweetener]
2: something used to lure victims into danger [syn:
decoy,
lure]
v 1: harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children
teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my
failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a
jacket and tie" [syn:
tease,
razz,
rag,
cod,
tantalize,
tantalise,
taunt,
twit,
rally,
ride]
2: lure, entice, or entrap with bait
3: attack with dogs or set dogs upon