bait vs bate: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: bait or bate

How to spell bait?

bait
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baitnoun

anything that serves as an enticement

baitnoun

something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

baitverb

harass with persistent criticism or carping

baitverb

attack with dogs or set dogs upon

baitverb

lure, entice, or entrap with bait

bateverb

flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

bateverb

moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

bateverb

soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

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