Baiting and Quizzical

Baiting

Baiting noun - Harassment especially of a tethered animal.

Quizzical and baiting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quizzical" instead an adjective "Baiting".

Nearby Words: bait, baited, baiter, baity

Quizzical

Quizzical adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: my puns are usually greeted with loud quizzical groans by my so-called friends
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Baiting and quizzical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baiting" instead an adjective "Quizzical".

Nearby Word: quizzically
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