Bait and Ruffle

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

Nearby Words: baited, baiting, baiter, baity

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

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

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Bait and ruffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bait" instead a verb "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

genuine bait

genuine ruffle

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