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tantalize vs tease

tease vs tantalize

tantalize is not a noun while tease is a noun.

tantalize and tease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tantalize No No Yes No
tease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tantalize and tease are synonyms defined as:
  • tantalize and tease: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other synonyms of tantalize include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, taunt, twit.
tantalize (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
tantalize (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 tantalize and tease

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