tan´ta|liz´er

tan´ta|liz´er
tan|ta|lize «TAN tuh lyz», transitive verb, -lized, -liz|ing.
1. to torment by keeping some desired thing in sight but out of reach. SYNONYM(S): plague, vex.
2. Figurative. to tease by holding out hopes that are repeatedly disappointed: »

He tantalized the hungry dog by pretending to feed him.

SYNONYM(S): plague, vex.
[< Tantalus]
tan´ta|liz´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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