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tantalise

verb

Harass with persistent criticism or carping

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Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
9

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verb

  1. Harass with persistent criticism or carping

    “The children teased the new teacher”

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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

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