Tease
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British pronunciation/tˈiːz/
American pronunciation/ˈtiz/

Definitie & Betekenis van "tease"

to tease
01

plagen, pesten

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks
Transitive: to tease sb
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Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter.
Friends may tease one another with good-natured humor during social gatherings.
Colleagues at the office like to tease each other to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
02

opzetten, touperen

to add height and texture to hair by gently combing it backward in small sections
Transitive: to tease hair
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She teased her hair to give it more volume for the party.
The stylist carefully teased each layer to achieve a fuller look.
He teased the roots to create a lifted effect at the crown.
03

kammen, borstelen

to gently comb or brush tangled hair in order to make it smooth and separated
Transitive: to tease tangled strands of hair or fabric
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She teased the knots from her hair with a gentle brush.
He teased her curly hair to make it easier to style.
She teased the strands gently, avoiding any painful pulling.
04

plagen, boulieren

mock or make fun of playfully
05

splijten, uit elkaar trekken

separate the fibers of
06

tossen, opruwen

to use a teasel to raise or lift the fibers of fabric
Transitive: to tease a fabric
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The artisan teased the wool fabric to give it a soft, raised texture.
She carefully teased the nap of the velvet with a teasel to enhance its feel.
The weaver teased the cloth using traditional methods to create a unique pattern.
07

scheuren, verpulveren

to rip or shred something into small parts
Transitive: to tease sth
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He teased the paper into small pieces before throwing it in the trash.
He teased the old letter to shreds, unable to hold back his frustration.
The dog teased the toy apart, leaving bits of fabric everywhere.
08

plagen, flirten

to flirt or provoke someone in a suggestive way without intending to fulfill any romantic or physical interest
Transitive: to tease sb
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She enjoyed teasing him with a playful smile before walking away.
He teased her with flirtatious comments, knowing he would n’t pursue anything.
She often teased him with lingering glances and subtle touches.
09

pesten, plagen

to repeatedly bother or provoke someone with small, persistent demands or requests
Transitive: to tease sb
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She kept teasing him for a ride, even though he had already said no several times.
The child teased her parents with constant questions about the trip.
He teased his friend by asking when he would finish the homework, again and again.
01

plager, joch

someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
02

de plagerij, de hoon

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
03

verleidster, femme fatale

a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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