bait vs counsel

bait

noun
  • Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something 

  • Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests. 

  • A light or hasty luncheon. 

  • A packed lunch. 

  • A post intended to get a rise out of others. 

  • A small meal taken mid-morning while farming. 

  • Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net. 

  • A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment. 

  • A miner's packed meal. 

verb
  • To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass. 

  • (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey. 

  • To attract with bait; to entice. 

  • (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey. 

  • To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport. 

  • To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line. 

adj
  • Well-known; famous; renowned. 

  • Obvious; blatant. 

counsel

noun
  • Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan. 

  • A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC). 

  • The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation. 

  • Exercise of judgment; prudence. 

  • Advice; guidance. 

verb
  • To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody). 

  • To recommend (a course of action). 

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