Bait and Rib

Bait

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

Rib and bait are semantically related. in tease topic. In some cases you can use "Rib" instead a verb "Bait".

Nearby Words: baited, baiting, baiter, baity

Rib

Rib verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.
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Synonyms for Rib

Bait and rib are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bait" instead a verb "Rib".
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