Word: bullbaiting
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bull
bait
ing
Definition: A process in which a person is subjected to simulated threats and verbal abuse but must not respond.
Morphemes:
Affix: bull
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bull
Language: enm
Decoded: bull
Meaning: falsehood
Affix: bait
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.