The word can be learnt by splitting it up as “taunt+entice” . The word taunt means “to mock” and entice means “to lead on by exciting hope or desire” and together they lead us to the meaning of the word tantalize.
Meaning of Tantalize:
1. To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach.
Pronunciation: tan-tl-ahyz
Sentence Examples for Tantalize:
1. There will no longer be a tantalizing glimpse of the king as His Majesty presents himself directly ahead.
2. She was dressed to tantalize even the most conservative taste.
3. The dancer was dressed to tantalize.
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