Synonyms of tantalize

tantalize

verb

as in to intrigue

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intrigue
• excite
• thrill
• interest
• titillate
• electrify
• intoxicate
• galvanize
• stimulate
• arouse
• inspire
• provoke
• delight
• exhilarate
• incite
• turn on
• captivate
• enchant
• mesmerize
• pump up
• enthrall
• hypnotize
• bewitch
• charm
• enthral
• charge
• rivet
• spellbind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• weary
• pall
• discourage
• tire
• demoralize
• dishearten
• jade
• dispirit
• deject

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