Definitions for tantalize

tantalize tan·ta·lize

Spelling: [tan-tl-ahyz]
IPA: /ˈtæn tlˌaɪz/

Tantalize is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 254 anagrams from letters in tantalize (aaeilnttz).

Definitions for tantalize

verb (used with object)

  1. to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.

Origin of tantalize

First recorded in 1590-1600; Tantal(us) + -ize

Examples for tantalize

But is not this to tantalize us by ordering us to do what we cannot do?

I was disposed to tantalize my pursuer, and wear out his men.

On the 27th, at daylight, a vessel was seen in the offing, as if to tantalize us.

And yet, when the tarts were divided among ten girls you just got enough to tantalize you.

I caught a bit and a glimpse at a distance—just enough to tantalize me.

They were allowed enough to tantalize but not to satisfy them.

Campbell: "To tantalize me with your loveliness, your beauty, your grace, Amy!"

Has He, can He have created these unquenchable longings only to tantalize them?

He would not only draw the warriors on, but he would annoy and tantalize them.

You forbid me to tantalize you with an invitation to Weston, and yet you invite me to Eartham!

Word Value for tantalize
Scrable

18

Words with friends

20

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