bait
noun
°Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
°Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
verb
°To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
°To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.