tantalize

/ˈtæntəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To tease or torment by showing something desirable while keeping it out of reach.
    • She tantalized her little brother by holding his toy just above his head.
    • The trailer tantalized viewers with glimpses of the movie's best scenes.
    • The chef would tantalize the crowd by waving a slice of cake just out of reach.
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