Synonyms of bait
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Another word for bait is obvious. Other synonyms of bait are evident, blatant, conspicuous, plague and badger.
Synonyms and similar words for bait
verbTo intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
- badgerTo pester; to annoy persistently; to press.
- houndTo persistently harass doggedly.
- bedevilTo harass or cause trouble for; to plague.
- beleaguerTo vex, harass, or beset.
- persecute
- dog
- bullyragTo harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.
- besiege
- bug
- devil informal
- beset figurativelyTo assail or attack (someone) from all sides; to set about.
- chevy figurativelyTo vex or harass with petty attacks.
- give someone griefTo hassle or abuse someone.
- harassTo annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.
- harryTo harass, bother or distress with demands, threats, or criticism.
- pester
- pick atTo pick on or repeatedly criticize (someone).
- plagueTo harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
- vex archaicTo trouble aggressively, to harass.
adjectiveObvious; blatant.
- apparent
- arrant
- undoubtedWithout doubt; without question; certain.
- glaring
- blatantObvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.
- clear
- clear as a bellTotally clear; distinct and unmistakeable.
- clear as dayQuite clear.
- clear cut
- conspicuousObvious or easy to notice.
- crystal clear
- cut and dried
- decided
- evidentObviously true by simple observation.
- intuitive
- manifest
- noticeable
- obviousEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
- open-and-shutSimple and obvious; easily decided.
- ostensible
- palpable
- patentExplicit and obvious.
- plainEvident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable.
- plain as a haystackSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as a pikestaffSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as dayVery clear and evident.
- plain as Dunstable highwaySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as porridgeVery clear and evident.
- plain as printSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as SalisburySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as the nose on one's faceSynonym of plain as day.
- prima facieApparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.
- res ipsa loquitur
- splendentVery conspicuous; illustrious.
- straightforward
- undissembledNot concealed or disguised; evident, obvious.
- elucidate obsoleteClear, understandable.
- eyely archaicVisible or apparent to the eye; evident; obvious.
- notable datedEasily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
adjectiveWell-known; famous; renowned.
- fabled
- famedHaving fame; famous or noted.
- famous
- iconic
- irreconditeNot recondite; well-known.
- known
- legendary
- notedWell known because of one's reputation; famous, celebrated.
- noteworthyDeserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.
- proverbial
- recognizableAble to be recognized.
- renownedFamous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly honored.
- storied
- well-known
- famoused obsoleteFamed; renowned.
- mere obsolete
Meaning of bait
- noun Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
- noun Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
- noun Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something.
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