tantalate

/tænˈtæl.eɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to tantalize or tease someone with something they cannot have or attain.

“She tantalated him with promises of a vacation, but never followed through.”

2. noun

a salt of tantalum, especially potassium tantalate.

“The researcher studied the properties of tantalate in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • tease
  • torment

Antonyms

  • fulfill
  • satisfy