tantalized

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English

Definitions

verb

To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied

Related words

Synonyms

tempting inviting tantalise tantalising tantalate titillated teased enticed titillating enticing titillate temptation temptingly tantalite tantalum teasing

Rhymes

surmised utilized devised recognized ostracized surprised scrutinized mesmerized chastised disguised

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