tantalize vs bait

tantalize is not a noun while bait is a noun.

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

As verbs, tantalize and bait are synonyms defined as:

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

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

tantalize (verb)	bait (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