bait vs tantalize

bait is a noun but tantalize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bait	Yes	No	Yes	No
tantalize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bait and tantalize are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of bait include cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, taunt, tease, twit.

bait (noun)	tantalize (noun)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
anything that serves as an enticement

bait (verb)	tantalize (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping	harass with persistent criticism or carping
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
lure, entice, or entrap with bait