wolf bait

Anything that appears to be weak or cowardly in nature, as it tends to attract predators such as wolves.

That wounded squirrel is wolf bait.

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wolf bait

Someone who pretends to be pathetic or vulnerable in order to draw in predators, who in turn become the prey.

Nope, he's playing wolf bait. Don't mess with him.

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