tantalize
The word “tantalize” has 3 syllables: tan-ta-lize
It's pronounced as /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for tantalize?
In the thesaurus, “tantalize” has 50 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tantalize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tantalize
- annoy
- arouse
- badger
- baffle
- bait
- bedevil
- beleaguer
- bewitch
- captivate
- charge
- charm
- delight
- electrify
- enchant
- enthral
- enthrall
- entice
- excite
- exhilarate
- fascinate
- frustrate
- galvanize
- gnaw
- harass
- harry
- hypnotize
- incite
- inspire
- interest
- intoxicate
- intrigue
- keep hanging
- lead on
- make mouth water
- mesmerize
- pester
- plague
- provoke
- pump up
- rivet
- spellbind
- stimulate
- taunt
- thrill
- thwart
- titillate
- torment
- torture
- turn on
- worry
Antonyms for tantalize
- aid
- assist
- bore
- deject
- demoralize
- discourage
- disenchant
- dishearten
- dispirit
- encourage
- help
- jade
- make happy
- pall
- please
- repel
- repulse
- support
- tire
- turn off
- weary
Meanings of tantalize
- 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.
Example Sentences
- The aroma of freshly baked bread seemed to tantalize everyone in the room.
- The restaurant’s menu is designed to tantalize the taste buds with exotic flavors.
- He used mysterious clues to tantalize the audience before revealing the secret.
- The sight of the sparkling jewels in the display case seemed to tantalize the shoppers.
- Advertisements often tantalize customers with promises of amazing discounts.
On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tantalize, such as: aid, annoy, arouse, assist, badger, baffle, bait.
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- giddy
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- in love with
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- swimming
- taken aback
- tantalized
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- thunderstruck
- tipsy
- titillated
- transfixed
- transported
- uncertain
- under a spell
- unglued
- unsteady
- upset
- vertiginous
- weak in the knees
- weak-kneed
- whirling
- wobbly
- woozy