Answer: tantalize

AnswerCrossword Clue
TANTALIZETease
TANTALIZETaunt by raising expectations
TANTALIZEHarass.
TANTALIZECause frustrating torment
TANTALIZETorment
tantalizeto torment with something desired but out of reach
tantalizeto torment by presenting something desirable but keeping it out of reach