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Tantalize - English meaning

Tantalize – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Usage examples:

Such ambitious questions have long tantalized the world's best thinkers
verb

To excite or attract someone by offering or suggesting something that is unlikely to be provided or is not enough

Usage examples:

Her paintings tantalize the eye.

Tantalize translation into English

Tantalize: translate from English into Chinese

Translate tantalize into Chinese (Simplified)}
吊胃口, 挑逗

Tantalize: translate from English into Dutch

Translate tantalize into Dutch}
Prikkelen, Martelen, Kwellen, Tantaliseren

Tantalize: translate from English into French

Translate tantalize into French}
Émoustiller, Tourmenter, Mettre au supplice

Tantalize: translate from English into German

Translate tantalize into German}
Quälen

Tantalize: translate from English into Hindi

Translate tantalize into Hindi}
बहुत कष्ट पहुंचाना, सताना, यातनाएं देना

Tantalize: translate from English into Italian

Translate tantalize into Italian}
Stuzzicare, Tormentare, Allettare e poi deludere

Tantalize: translate from English into Korean

Translate tantalize into Korean}
애타게 하다, 감질나게 하다

Tantalize: translate from English into Russian

Translate tantalize into Russian}
Мучить, Подвергать танталовым мукам, Дразнить ложными надеждами

Tantalize: translate from English into Spanish

Translate tantalize into Spanish}
Atormentar, Exasperar, Tentar sin esperanza

Word origin

late 16th century: from Tantalus + -ize.

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