titillate

/ˈtɪtɪleɪt/
verb
  1. To excite or arouse someone in a pleasant, often teasing way, especially through suggestion or mild stimulation.
    • The chef's new dessert was designed to titillate the taste buds with unexpected flavors.
    • The mystery novel's first chapter titillates readers with hints of a dark secret.
    • The gossip magazine titillates its audience with stories about celebrities.
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