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gibe vs tantalize

tantalize vs gibe

gibe is a noun but tantalize is not a noun.

gibe and tantalize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gibe Yes No Yes No
tantalize No No Yes No
As verbs, tantalize is a hypernym of gibe; that is, tantalize is a word with a broader meaning than gibe:
  • gibe: laugh at with contempt and derision
  • tantalize: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other hypernyms of gibe include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, taunt, tease, twit.
gibe (noun) tantalize (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
gibe (verb) tantalize (verb)
laugh at with contempt and derision harass with persistent criticism or carping
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between gibe and tantalize

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