HyperDic: tantalization

English > 1 sense of the word tantalization:
NOUNacttantalization, tease, teasing, ribbingthe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)
English > tantalization: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances.
Synonymstease, teasing, ribbing
Broaderharassment, molestationThe act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks / attacks and criticism
Spanishburla, vacile
Catalanprovocar, vacil·lar
Verbstantalizeharass with persistent criticism or carping

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