Associations to the word «Tantalize»
Noun
Adverb
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Wiktionary
TANTALIZE, verb. (transitive) to tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
TANTALIZE, verb. (transitive) to bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied
Dictionary definition
TANTALIZE, verb. Harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.