tantalize Antonyms

Meaning of tantalize

Wordnet

tantalize (v)

harass with persistent criticism or carping

Webster

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.

tantalize Sentence Examples

  1. The tantalizing scent of barbecued ribs wafted from the grill, making everyone's mouths water.
  2. The magician's performance tantalized the audience with illusions that seemed impossible to explain.
  3. The thought of winning the lottery tantalizes many people with dreams of financial freedom.
  4. As she flipped through the pages of the fashion magazine, the glamorous photos tantalized her with visions of haute couture.
  5. The tantalizing promise of adventure awaited them at the entrance to the mysterious cave.
  6. The tantalizing prospect of a tropical vacation drew them to book tickets to the Caribbean.
  7. The tantalizing flavors of exotic spices danced on her taste buds as she sampled the cuisine of a foreign land.
  8. The tantalizing hint of romance between the main characters kept readers glued to the pages of the novel.
  9. The tantalizing sight of the ice cream truck caused children to run excitedly toward it.
  10. The tantalizing sound of waves crashing against the shore called to them, urging them to take a spontaneous beach trip.

FAQs About the word tantalize

harass with persistent criticism or carpingTo tease or torment by presenting some good to the view and exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectat

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pall, bore,bore, weary, pall, weary, demoralize, discourage, tire, dishearten

The tantalizing scent of barbecued ribs wafted from the grill, making everyone's mouths water.

The magician's performance tantalized the audience with illusions that seemed impossible to explain.

The thought of winning the lottery tantalizes many people with dreams of financial freedom.

As she flipped through the pages of the fashion magazine, the glamorous photos tantalized her with visions of haute couture.