to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.

verb

disenchant , repulse , turn off

verb

annoy , badger , baffle , bait , bedevil , beleaguer , charm , entice , fascinate , frustrate , gnaw , harass , harry , keep hanging , lead on , make mouth water , pester , plague , taunt , thwart , titillate , torment , torture , worry , tease , allure , bail , captivate , disappoint , provoke , tempt , vex