Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)bait, decoy, luresomething used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed Verbs
(v)tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, rideharass 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” (v)baitlure, entice, or entrap with bait (v)baitattack with dogs or set dogs upon