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Tantalise Definition & Meaning

tantalise
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"

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What does tantalise mean?
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"
What part of speech is tantalise?
Tantalise is a verb.

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