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tantalise

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

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verb

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/C1formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий дразнить или мучить кого-то, показывая или предлагая что-то желаемое, но оставляя это недосягаемым.

A verb meaning to tease or torment someone by showing or offering something desirable while keeping it out of reach.

  1. Torment or teaseC1formalbritish

    To harass, tease, or provoke someone persistently, often with criticism or nagging.

    ruДразнить или мучить

    • The critics continued to tantalise the author with harsh reviews.
    • She felt tantalised by her colleague's constant complaints.
    • He was tantalised by the relentless questions from the audience.

    Synonymsbadgerharasspesterprovoketeasetorment

    Antonymsappeasecomfortcontentgratifypleasesatisfy

Forms
  • tantalised past participle
  • tantalised past simple
  • tantalising present participle
  • tantalises third person singular