Answer: baiting

AnswerCrossword Clue
baitinggive food and drink to (an animal) especially on the road
baitingfurnish with bait
baitingfish or worms used as bait
baitingattack by biting and tearing
baitingto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
baitingstop for food and rest when traveling
baitingtice lure
baitingase
baitingharass (as a chained animal) with dogs usually for sport