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banter vs tantalize

tantalize vs banter

banter is a noun but tantalize is not a noun.

banter and tantalize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
banter Yes No Yes No
tantalize No No Yes No
As verbs, tantalize is a hypernym of banter; that is, tantalize is a word with a broader meaning than banter:
  • banter: be silly or tease one another
  • tantalize: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other hypernyms of banter include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, taunt, tease, twit.
banter (noun) tantalize (noun)
light teasing repartee
banter (verb) tantalize (verb)
be silly or tease one another harass with persistent criticism or carping
Difference between banter and tantalize

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