tantalize
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tlˌaɪz verb (used with object), tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·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
un·tan·ta·lized, adjective
Synonyms
provoke, taunt, tempt; frustrate.
provoke, taunt, tempt; frustrate.
Antonyms
satisfy.
satisfy.
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tantalize or tantalise (ˈtæntəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to tease or make frustrated, as by tormenting with the sight of something greatly desired but inaccessible | |
| [C16: from the punishment of | |
| tantalise or tantalise | |
| —vb | |
| [C16: from the punishment of | |
| tantali'zation or tantalise | |
| —n | |
| tantali'sation or tantalise | |
| —n | |
| 'tantalizer or tantalise | |
| —n | |
| 'tantaliser or tantalise | |
| —n | |
| 'tantalizing or tantalise | |
| —adj | |
| 'tantalising or tantalise | |
| —adj | |
| 'tantalizingly or tantalise | |
| —adv | |
| 'tantalisingly or tantalise | |
| —adv | |
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Tantalize
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
tantalize
1590s, from L. Tantalus, from Gk. Tantalos, king of Phrygia, son of Zeus, punished in the afterlife (for an offense variously given) by being made to stand in a river up to his chin, under branches laden with fruit, all of which withdrew from his reach whenever he tried
to eat or drink. His story was known to Chaucer (c.1369).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Plan meals that tantalize taste buds, provide balance in your diet and promote well-being.
Many chefs relish cooking with fresh venison and there are countless wonderful recipes to tantalize your taste buds.
Let these chapters tantalize your creativity in tapping into a wealth of human resources.
If you want to tantalize all your senses, don't miss it.
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