What is the meaning of baiting?

noun

• Harassment especially of a tethered animal.

verb

• Harass with persistent criticism or carping.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride
• Lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
  • synonyms: bait
• Attack with dogs or set dogs upon.
  • synonyms: bait