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tantalise

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

Traducción: Verbo que significa atraer o atormentar a alguien mostrando u ofreciendo algo deseado, pero manteniéndolo fuera de su alcance.

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verb

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/C1formalbritish
  • esVerbo que significa atraer o atormentar a alguien mostrando u ofreciendo algo deseado, pero manteniéndolo fuera de su alcance.

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.

    esAtormentar o provocar

    • 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.

    Sinónimosbadgerharasspesterprovoketeasetorment

    Antónimosappeasecomfortcontentgratifypleasesatisfy

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