Tantalization (Noun)
Meaning
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The constant teasing from her siblings was a form of tantalization that she had grown accustomed to over the years.
- His coworkers engaged in a playful form of tantalization, constantly making jokes about his love of coffee.
- The kids in the neighborhood would often subject the grumpy old man to a form of tantalization, ringing his doorbell and running away.
- The comedian's use of sarcasm and ridicule was a form of tantalization that left some audience members feeling uncomfortable.
- The office bully's constant jokes and teasing were a form of tantalization that made it difficult for his coworkers to focus on their work.