Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baiter
noun
/ˈbeɪtə/
Definition
A person or thing that entices or traps someone into a particular situation, often used in a negative context.
Examples
- The baiter set a trap that drew the unsuspecting victim into the conflict.
- On social media, the baiter often provokes arguments to gain attention.
- As a baiter, he used false promises to manipulate his friends.
Meaning
The term ‘baiter’ typically refers to someone who uses bait, either literally or metaphorically, to lure another person into a situation, frequently for malicious intent.
Synonyms
- enticer
- lurer
- provoker
- manipulator
- tease
