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tantalise

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

Traduction: Verbe signifiant tourmenter ou agacer quelqu'un en lui montrant ou en lui offrant quelque chose de désirable, mais en le laissant hors de portée.

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verb

/ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/C1formalbritish
  • frVerbe signifiant tourmenter ou agacer quelqu'un en lui montrant ou en lui offrant quelque chose de désirable, mais en le laissant hors de portée.

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.

    frtourmenter, harceler

    • 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.

    Synonymesbadgerharasspesterprovoketeasetorment

    Antonymesappeasecomfortcontentgratifypleasesatisfy

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