verb

tantalize

Tantalize (verb) means to tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

verb

To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

To be teased by something desirable that is kept out of reach.

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Etymology

From Tantalus (Ancient Greek Τάνταλος (Tántalos)) in Greek mythology, who was condemned to Tartarus in the underworld. There, he had to stand for eternity in water that receded from him when he stooped to drink, beneath fruit trees whose branches were always out of reach. Derived as Tantalus + -ize.

Rhymes for tantalize

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of tantalize?

"tantalize" (verb) means to tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

What are the different meanings of tantalize?

"tantalize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied; 2. To be teased by something desirable that is kept out of reach.