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tantalize
[ tan-tl-ahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
tantalize
/ ˈæԳəˌɪ /
verb
- tr to tease or make frustrated, as by tormenting with the sight of something greatly desired but inaccessible
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԳٲˌԲ, adjective
- ˈٲԳٲˌԲly, adverb
- ˌٲԳٲˈپDz, noun
- ˈٲԳٲˌ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ٲt··tDz noun
- ٲt·e noun
- ܲ·ٲt· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tantalize1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tantalize1
Example Sentences
This is where nonfiction can be delightfully tantalizing — we are left to imagine why.
The Wilshire Boulevard landmark poses many tantalizing questions that scientists are trying to solve.
For Israel, the most tantalizing diplomatic prize remains normalization with Saudi Arabia.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto limited the Cubs to one run, three hits and a walk and struck out four, effectively using his splitter and flashing tantalizing potential in Tokyo Series opener.
Still, Sasaki’s spring performance offered a glimpse at his immediate potential and a preview of his tantalizing long-term ceiling.
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