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tantalise vs tease

tease vs tantalise

tantalise is not a noun while tease is a noun.

tantalise and tease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tantalise No No Yes No
tease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tantalise and tease are synonyms defined as:
  • tantalise and tease: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other synonyms of tantalise include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalize, taunt, twit.
tantalise (noun) tease (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
tantalise (verb) tease (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
harass with persistent criticism or carping
mock or make fun of playfully
separate the fibers of
disentangle and raise the fibers of
raise the nap of (fabrics)
tear into pieces
annoy persistently
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
Difference between tantalise and tease

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