Associations to the word «Baiting»

Wiktionary

BAITING, verb. Present participle of bait
BAITING, noun. A bloodsport involving the act of worrying or tormenting a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it.
BAITING, noun. The act of luring, as into a trap.

Dictionary definition

BAITING, noun. Harassment especially of a tethered animal.

Wise words

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