English dictionary

tantalize

/'t/&/nt/@/,l/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

harass with persistent criticism or carping

verb.communication

Synonyms bait cod rag rally razz ride tantalise taunt tease twit

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

verb

Source: webster1913