unbait

/ˈʌnbɛɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a bait or lure from something (such as a hook or trap)

“She carefully had to unbait the fish hook to prevent injury.”

2. noun

the act of removing a bait or lure from something (such as a hook or trap)

“The process of unbaiting the trap was crucial for the animal’s safety.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • disarm

Antonyms

  • bait
  • enrage