tantalize

/tˈantəlˌaɪz/

/ˈtænəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈtæntəˌɫaɪz/

to tantalize

MAIN VERB

to tease by creating a strong desire for something desirable, particularly something that is not easily attainable

synonyms : bait

Examples

1. The names are tantalizing.

2. The sweet flavor of Coca-Cola has been tantalizing American tongues for decades.

3. The idea of an aphrodisiac has been tantalizing the human imagination for hundreds of years:

4. yes cheating on board with my toy is tantalizing