tantalise

/ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/
verb
  1. To tease or torment by showing or promising something desirable while keeping it out of reach.
    • He would tantalise his little brother by holding the candy just out of reach.
    • The smell of fresh bread from the bakery would tantalise her every morning.
    • The trailer for the movie was designed to tantalise audiences with glimpses of the action.
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