Bait and Pester

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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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Pester is a synonym for bait in tease topic. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Bait", when it comes to topics like feelings.

Nearby Words: baited, baiting, baiter, baity

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

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Bait is a synonym for pester in feelings topic. Sometimes you can use "Bait" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering

opponent	bait opponent	pester opponent
enemy	bait enemy	pester enemy

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