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TANTALIZATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
Example:
his ribbing was gentle but persistent
Synonyms:
ribbing; tantalization; tease; teasing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("tantalization" is a kind of...):
harassment; molestation (the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism)
Derivation:
tantalize (harass with persistent criticism or carping)
