Source : WordNet®

tantalise
     v : 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" [syn: {tease}, {razz}, {rag}, {cod}, {tantalize},
          {bait}, {taunt}, {twit}, {rally}, {ride}]