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something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
(noun) lure, come-on, sweetener, hook
anything that serves as an enticement
(verb) ride, rag, rally, razz, twit, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, cod
harass with persistent criticism or carping
The children teased the new teacher; Don't ride me so hard over my failure; His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie