Tantalize has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
harass with persistent criticism or carping
"The children teased the new teacher"
"Don't ride me so hard over my failure"
"His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
2
to tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
Example Sentences
"The children teased the new teacher"
verb
"Don't ride me so hard over my failure"
verb
"His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
verb
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