tantalize

v 1: annoy constantly [syn: {torment}, {rag}, {bedevil}, {crucify},

{dun}, {frustrate}]

2: harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children

teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my

failure" [syn: {tease}, {rag}, {cod}, {bait}, {taunt}, {twit},

{rally}, {ride}]