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   tantalize

   /ˈtantəlʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable: "such ambitious questions have long tantalized the world's best thinkers"
   • ▪ excite the senses or desires of (someone): "she still tantalized him"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Tantalus + -ize.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tantalization noun
   • 2. tantalizer noun

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   Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the verb tantalize, which means to tease or torment by presenting something desirable but out of reach. See examples of tantalize in sentences and related words from Greek mythology.

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   TANTALIZE definition: 1. to make someone feel excited or attracted by an offer or a suggestion of something that is, in…. Learn more.

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   Tantalize definition: to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.. See examples of TANTALIZE used in a sentence.

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   Tantalize means to tease or make frustrated by showing something desirable but inaccessible. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, usage and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

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   When you tantalize people, you torment them in a specific way — by showing them something they want but can’t have. You could tantalize people with cavities and nut allergies by eating pecan pie in front of them.

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   Tantalize means to make you want something that you cannot have or do. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use this verb with examples, synonyms and grammar notes.