S: (n) bait, decoy, lure (something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed)
Verb
S: (v) tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride (harass with persistent criticism or carping) "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"