Bait and Forewarn

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Bait verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

Usage example: the investment scheme cunningly baits the greedy and the unscrupulous

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Forewarn is an antonym for bait.

Nearby Words: baited, baiting, baiter, baity

Forewarn verb - To give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk.

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Bait is an antonym for forewarn.

Nearby Word: forewarning

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