Defenition of the word tantalize

• Defenition of the word tantalize

  • To harass with persistent criticism or carping.
  • harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"
  • annoy constantly
  • 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"
  • harass with persistent criticism or carping

Synonyms for the word tantalize

• • bait
  • bedevil
  • cod
  • crucify
  • dun
  • entice
  • excite
  • frustrate
  • rag
  • rally
  • ride
  • taunt
  • tease
  • tempt
  • torment
  • torture
  • twit

Similar words in the tantalize

• • tantalize
  • tantalized
  • tantalizes

Hyponyms for the word tantalize

• • banter
  • barrack
  • chaff
  • flout
  • gibe
  • jeer
  • jolly
  • josh
  • kid
  • scoff

Hypernyms for the word tantalize

• • annoy
  • bemock
  • bother
  • devil
  • get at
  • get to
  • gravel
  • irritate
  • mock
  • nark
  • nettle
  • rag
  • rile
  • vex

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