The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TANTALISED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does TANTALISED mean?
TANTALISED verb- To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
- To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied