Meaning of the German Word "Reizen"

reizen

tantalize

To torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something unattainable.

Example Sentence

Die köstlichen Gerüche aus der Küche reizten die hungrigen Gäste.

Other Meanings of This Word

To make someone annoyed or a little angry.

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Definition: To torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something unattainable.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "reizen"?

C2

What grammatical category does "reizen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "reizen" belong to?

Emotions