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tantalize Synonyms

Another word for tantalize

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• verb (Context 1)

To torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something desirable that is kept just out of reach.

Usage Example

"The aroma of freshly baked bread continued to tease the hungry commuters waiting outside the bakery."

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tease
Strong
entice
tempt
torment
taunt
lure
lead on
beguile
titillate

Opposites of tantalize

The opposite of tantalize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

satisfy
fulfill
gratify
appease
sate
satiate
repel
disgust
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• Nearby Words

tannish
tannoy
tansy
tantalize
tantalizing
tantalizingly
tantamount

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tantalize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tantalize
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