Baiting (Noun)
Meaning
Harassment especially of a tethered animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The cruel practice of bear baiting was finally outlawed in the country after years of protests from animal rights activists.
- The dog was subjected to baiting by a group of children who teased it with food and then pulled it away.
- The tethered goat was an easy target for baiting by the mischievous kids in the neighborhood.
- The animal welfare organization worked to raise awareness about the dangers of baiting and its effects on tethered animals.
- The incident of baiting at the local fair was widely condemned by the community and led to a ban on such activities.