tease vs tantalize

tantalize vs tease

tease is a noun but tantalize is not a noun.

tease and tantalize both are verbs.

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

As verbs, tease and tantalize are synonyms defined as:

tease and tantalize: harass with persistent criticism or carping

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

tease (noun)	tantalize (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

tease (verb)	tantalize (verb)
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect	harass with persistent criticism or carping
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

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