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verb (v)

• harass with persistent criticism or carping(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, taunt, tease, twit
  

  source: wordnet30
• To tease or torment by presenting some good to the view and exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectations by keeping that good out of reach; to tease; to torment.(verb)

  source: webster1913