tantalization, n.
(tantalizations)
(tantalizations)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
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ribbing tantalization tease teasing
sample sentences
"he ignored their teases""his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
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