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baited

 

[ หˆbeษชtษชd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

fishing term

Baited refers to the act of placing bait on a fishing hook or lure to attract fish. This technique is commonly used by anglers to increase their chances of catching fish in various water bodies.

Synonyms

enticed, lured, tempted

Examples of usage

  • He baited the hook with worms before casting his line.
  • The fisherman baited the trap with fresh shrimp.
  • She carefully baited her fishing rod to catch a larger fish.
Context #2 | Adjective

provoked situation

Baited can also refer to a situation where someone has been provoked or taunted into reacting. This usage often implies that the provocation was intentional to elicit a response.

Synonyms

goaded, provoked, taunted

Examples of usage

  • He walked into the baited argument, ready to defend his position.
  • She felt like she was in a baited situation where every comment was a trap.
  • The debate became baited as both sides started throwing insults.

Translations

Translations of the word "baited" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคเคธเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรถder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ umpan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะผะฐะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przynฤ™ta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้คŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท appรขt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cebo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกvnada

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกvnada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏฑ้ฅต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vaba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bitiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bait

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cebo

Etymology

The term 'baited' originates from the word 'bait', which comes from the Old French term 'abaiter' meaning 'to lure or entice'. In the context of fishing, bait has been used for centuries to attract fish. This practice dates back to ancient times when various forms of food were used to catch fish. Over time, the term evolved, and the use of 'baited' became common in colloquial English to describe both literal fishing contexts and figurative contexts where someone is provoked or drawn into a reaction. Additionally, the concept of baiting has found its way into various sports and competitions, emphasizing the strategic use of enticement in achieving an objective. As language evolved, the adjective form of 'baited' became more prevalent in everyday conversations, particularly in discussions about conflicts, arguments, and competitive situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,120, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.