— tantalization , n. — tantalizer , n.
/tan"tl uyz'/ , v.t., tantalized, tantalizing .
to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
Also, esp. Brit., tantalise .
[ 1590-1600; TANTAL(US) + -IZE ]
Syn . provoke, taunt, tempt; frustrate.
Ant . satisfy.