tantalize

Verb

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

provoke bait taunt tease cod vex twit rag razz attract ride rally lure torment excite
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Antonyms

repulse sate content aid encourage fill
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Hypernyms

mock bemock

Hyponyms

jolly josh barrack kid chaff banter

Related terms

tantalizing

Phrases with the word

to tantalize

Derivatives

Tantalized tantalizing

Examples

The children teased the new teacher Source: Internet

Don't ride me so hard over my failure Source: Internet

His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie Source: Internet

Bringing Together the Casts of Tantalize and Eternal from The Book Scout; peek: "In Blessed, heroes from Eternal may be found in Sanguini’s, the vampire-themed restaurant in Tantalize. Source: Internet

Rescued by the king's druids from almost certain death, he learns the arts of healing and song, and the mystical ways of a secretive order whose teachings tantalize with hints at a deeper wisdom. Source: Internet

For those on MySpace, see Tantalize Fans Unite! Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tantalism tantalite tantalization tantalizer tantalizing tantalizing blue