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tantalize - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'tantalize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Tantalize [ v. t.]
- 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.

Meaning of 'tantalize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . tantalize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- harass with persistent criticism or carping
Example in sentence:
  • Don't ride me so hard over my failure;
  • His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie;
  • The children teased the new teacher

Nearby Words:

tan tana tanager tanagrine tanagroid tanate tandem tang tangalung tanged

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