Tantalize /(?)/

Tan·ta·lize

Tantalize

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Tantalized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tantalizing

  1. To tease or torment by presenting some good to the view and exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectations by keeping that good out of reach; to tease; to torment.
    Thy vain desires, at strife Within themselves, have tantalized thy life.