Dictionary Entry
tantalize
tantalize is a 9-letter English word with 2 senses as transitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To tease or torment by presenting some good to the view and exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectations by keeping that good out of reach; to tease; to torment. Face value is 18 in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
9 letters · Scrabble 18 · Words With Friends 20 · 2 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To tease or torment by presenting some good to the view and exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectations by keeping that good out of reach; to tease; to torment.
- 2verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping
"The children teased the new teacher"
"Don't ride me so hard over my failure"
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