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tantalize
verb [T] (UK usually tantalise) /ˈtæn.təl.aɪz/
/-ə.laɪz/ Definition
(Definition of tantalize verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Attracting and tempting
Synonyms and related words:
- affinity noun
- allure noun
- arrest verb (MAKE NOTICE)
- attract verb
- attraction noun
- charisma noun
- charm noun (ATTRACTION)
- charm offensive noun
- charm the pants off sb idiom
- come-on noun
- counterattraction noun
- glitter noun (EXCITEMENT)
- lure noun
- lure verb
- magnet noun (ATTRACTION)
- magnetism noun (ATTRACTIVE QUALITY)
- modesty noun (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR)
- pull noun (ATTRACTION)
- pull verb (ATTRACT)
- tickle sb's fancy idiom
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