Bait and Nettle

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

Nearby Words: baited, baiting, baiter, baity

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

Usage example: don't nettle your brother while he's trying to do his homework

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Bait and nettle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bait" instead a verb "Nettle".

Nearby Words: nettled, nettling

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