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tan⋅ta⋅lize
[tan-tl-ahyz] 
tlˌaɪz
–verb (used with object), -lized, -liz⋅ing.
| to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed. |
Also, especially British, tan⋅ta⋅lise.
Related forms:
tan⋅ta⋅li⋅za⋅tion, noun
tan⋅ta⋅liz⋅er, noun
Synonyms:
provoke, taunt, tempt; frustrate.
provoke, taunt, tempt; frustrate.
Antonyms:
satisfy.
satisfy.
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