Bait and Itch

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Bait verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

Usage example: as the first woman to work in the mines, she was mercilessly baited by the men on her shift

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Itch and bait are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Itch" instead a verb "Bait".

Nearby Words: baited, baiting, baiter, baity

Itch verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: don't let her snide put-downs itch you—just ignore her

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Bait and itch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bait" instead a verb "Itch".

Nearby Words: itchy, itching, itched

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