v.
torment or tease with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.
Derivative
- tantalization n.
- tantalizer n.
- tantalizing adj.
- tantalizingly adv.
Etymology
C16: from Tantalus in Greek mythology, who was punished for his crimes by being provided with fruit and water which receded when he reached for them, + -ize.
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