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(tan-ta-lize) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to tease or torment someone by showing something they cannot have.

Example Sentence

He will tantalize the smaller children.

More Example Sentences

She tried to tantalize her friend with cookies.

Synonyms

tease; torment; entice

Antonyms

satisfy; fulfill; gratify

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Rhymes

  • tantalize
  • analyze
  • panelize
  • tantalize

  • reanalyse
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