Humiliates : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride. Excites : cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager. Teases : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way. Amplifies : increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier. Tantalises : torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.