Gratify and Tantalize

Gratify

Gratify verb - To give in to (a desire).

Tantalize is an antonym for gratify.

Tantalize

Tantalize verb - Harass with persistent criticism or carping.

Gratify is an antonym for tantalize.

Common collocations

curiosity gratify curiosity tantalize curiosity
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