transitive verb. : to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach. intransitive verb. : to cause one to be tantalized.

What does the word tantalize mean?

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

How do you tantalize someone?

When you tantalize people, you torment them in a specific way — by showing them something they want but can't have. You could tantalize people with cavities and nut allergies by eating pecan pie in front of them.