tantalizes

The word “tantalizes” has 4 syllables: tan-ta-liz-es

It's pronounced as /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for tantalizes?

In the thesaurus, “tantalizes” has 28 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tantalizes along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tantalizes

  • arouses
  • bewitches
  • captivates
  • charges
  • charms
  • delights
  • electrifies
  • enchants
  • enthralls
  • enthrals
  • excites
  • exhilarates
  • galvanizes
  • hypnotizes
  • incites
  • inspires
  • interests
  • intoxicates
  • intrigues
  • mesmerizes
  • provokes
  • pumps up
  • rivets
  • spellbinds
  • stimulates
  • thrills
  • titillates
  • turns on

Antonyms for tantalizes

  • bores
  • dejects
  • demoralizes
  • discourages
  • disheartens
  • dispirits
  • jades
  • palls
  • tires
  • wearies

Meanings of tantalizes

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

Example Sentences

  • The aroma of freshly baked bread tantalizes everyone who walks past the bakery.
  • Her mysterious smile tantalizes those who try to figure out what she's thinking.
  • The thrilling novel tantalizes readers with unexpected twists and turns.
  • The restaurant’s menu tantalizes customers with a variety of delicious options.
  • The possibility of winning the grand prize tantalizes contestants into participating.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tantalizes, such as: arouses, bewitches, bores, captivates, charges, charms, dejects.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • charges
  • charms
  • delights
  • enchants
  • enthralls
  • enthrals
  • excites
  • exhilarates
  • galvanizes
  • hypnotizes
  • incites
  • inspires
  • interests
  • intoxicates
  • intrigues
  • mesmerizes
  • provokes
  • pumps up
  • rivets
  • spellbinds
  • stimulates
  • tantalizes
  • thrills
  • titillates
  • turns on

galvanizes

  • arouses
  • bewitches
  • captivates
  • charges
  • charms
  • delights
  • electrifies
  • enchants
  • enthralls
  • enthrals
  • excites
  • exhilarates
  • hypnotizes
  • incites
  • inspires
  • interests
  • intoxicates
  • intrigues
  • mesmerizes
  • provokes
  • pumps up
  • rivets
  • spellbinds
  • stimulates
  • tantalizes
  • thrills
  • titillates
  • turns on

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