titillate
verb [I or T] /ˈtɪt.ɪ.leɪt/Definition
› to make someone excited intentionally but only a little, usually with sexual images or descriptions: So many adverts nowadays are designed to titillate.humorous Carter's biography is only spoiled by the fact that he refuses to titillate (= interest) his readers with any gossip.Making people excited and interestedInspiration and inspiring titillation /ˌtɪt.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun [U] Relating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky
(Definition of titillate verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- absorbed adjective
- animate verb
- be sb's bag idiom
- breathe (new) life into sth idiom
- captivate verb
- engage verb (INTEREST)
- entrance verb
- give sb something to talk about idiom
- hype sb up phrasal verb
- interest sb in sth phrasal verb
- intrigue verb
- occupy verb (FILL)
- stimulate verb
- stretch verb (DO MORE)
- swing verb (BE EXCITING)
- thrill verb
- transfix verb (UNABLE TO MOVE)
- whet verb (INTEREST)
- whip sb into sth phrasal verb
- whip sth up phrasal verb (EMOTION)
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