Meaning of the word baiting in English

What does baiting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

baiting

US /-beɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /-beɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

Suffix

1.

used to form nouns and adjectives that describe the act of intentionally trying to make a particular person or group of people angry by saying things to annoy, offend, or criticize them:

Example:
a celebrity-baiting newspaper columnist
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