tan·ta·lize (t n t -l z )tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. [From Latin Tantalus, Tantalus; see Tantalus.] tan ta·li·zation (-l -z shn) n.tan ta·lizer n.tan ta·lizing·ly adv. |
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| Noun | 1. |  tantalization - the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"harassment, molestation - the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism |
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