Definition of tantalize Tantalize
/tæˈntʌlajˌz/ - [tantulayz] - tan•ta•lize
We found 6 definitions of tantalize from 5 different sources.
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tantalise - /tˈɑːntəlˌaɪz/
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tantalize - /tæˈntʌlajˌz/
What does tantalize mean?
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| tantalize - harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie" | ||
| tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride | ||
| bemock, mock treat with contempt; "The new constitution mocks all democratic principles" | ||
| jeer, flout, gibe, scoff, barrack laugh at with contempt and derision; "The crowd jeered at the speaker" | ||
| banter, chaff, jolly, josh, kid be silly or tease one another; "After we relaxed, we just kidded around" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- 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.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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tantalize
To harass with persistent criticism or carping.
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🔤- tantalize, verb, present, 1st person singular of tantalize (infinitive).
- tantalize, verb (infinitive).
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