TANTALIZATION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)