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tease vs tantalization

tantalization vs tease

tease and tantalization both are nouns.

tease is a verb but tantalization is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tease Yes No Yes No
tantalization Yes No No No
As nouns, tease and tantalization are synonyms defined as:
  • tease and tantalization: the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
Other synonyms of tease include ribbing, teasing.
tease (noun) tantalization (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances 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
tease (verb) tantalization (verb)
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 tease and tantalization

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