tantalization

tan·ta·lize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tan-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈtæn tlˌaɪz/
- /tˌantəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tan-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈtæn tlˌaɪz/

Definition of tantalization word

verb with object tantalization to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed. 1

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Origin of tantalization

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; Tantal(us) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Tantalization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tantalization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for tantalization

noun tantalization

coaxing — the act of persuading by tenderness, flattery, pleading, etc

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