Tantalise (Verb)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The politician's opponents continued to tantalise him with criticism over his handling of the economy during the debate.
- Her family members constantly tantalised her about her inability to cook a good meal.
- The football manager was being tantalised by the media for his team's poor performance in the previous season.
- His colleagues would often tantalise him about his outdated fashion sense, but he took it in stride.
- The senator was tantalised by her opponents for not keeping her election promises.