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tantalize
verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ANTALIZ
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈtæntəlaɪz
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping
“The children teased the new teacher”
In context
Example Sentences
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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