Synonyms of tantalizes

tantalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of tantalize

as in intrigues

to cause (someone) to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.

She was tantalized by the possibility of earning a lot of money quickly.

Related Words

• intrigues
• excites
• thrills
• interests
• titillates
• electrifies
• exhilarates
• intoxicates
• galvanizes
• stimulates
• arouses
• inspires
• provokes
• delights
• turns on
• incites
• captivates
• mesmerizes
• enchants
• hypnotizes
• enthralls
• bewitches
• pumps up
• charges
• charms
• spellbinds
• rivets

Dissimilar Words

• wearies
• bores
• palls
• tires
• discourages
• demoralizes
• disheartens
• jades
• dejects
• dispirits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tantalizes

The menu changes bimonthly, but always tantalizes with dishes like Mini Truffled Brioche Sandwich and Braised Provencal Duck Leg. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

But 36–23 still taunts and tantalizes us, a magical missing score that reminds every Scorigami devotee that what’s possible isn’t preordained. — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2025

Set in his native Scotland and lovingly photographed, the film tantalizes even without a terribly original story. — Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025