hex
hex /ˈhɛks/
adjective
-
Of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
(
hex
, hexadecimal
)
of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
noun
-
()
An evil spell
(
jinx
, whammy
, mozz
[Informal, Australian] , curse
, hex
)
an evil spell
A witch put a curse on his whole family
a witch put a curse on his whole family
He put the whammy on me
he put the whammy on me
verb
-
Cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
(
bewitch
, enchant
, glamour
, hex
, jinx
, witch
)
cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
bait
bait /ˈbeɪt/
noun
-
()
Anything that serves as an enticement
(
come-on
[Informal] , hook
, lure
, bait
, sweetener
)
anything that serves as an enticement
-
Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
(
bait
, decoy
, lure
)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
The fisherman put a worm on the hook as bait to catch the fish
The fisherman put a worm on the hook as bait to catch the fish
verb
-
()
Harass with persistent criticism or carping
(
cod
, rag
, rally
, bait
, razz
, ride
, tantalise
, tantalize
, twit
, taunt
, tease
)
harass with persistent criticism or carping
The children teased the new teacher
The children teased the new teacher
Don't ride me so hard over my failure
Don't ride me so hard over my failure
His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
-
Attack with dogs or set dogs upon
(
bait
)
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
-
Lure, entice, or entrap with bait
(
bait
)
lure, entice, or entrap with bait