Definitions

tantalize

[tan-tl-ahyz] / ˈtæn tlˌaɪz /

VERB

provoke, tease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoy baffle entice fascinate frustrate titillate torment

STRONG

badger bait bedevil beleaguer charm gnaw harass harry pester plague taunt thwart torture worry

WEAK

keep hanging lead on make mouth water

Antonyms

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aid assist disenchant encourage help make happy please repel repulse support turn off

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At least a dozen outfits bearing such names as Tantalize, Tantrific Sun and Tan Four Seasons have opened scores of the indoor bronzeries in the past twelve months.

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