tease

/tˈiːz/

/ˈtiz/

[verb] [noun]

to tease

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

synonyms : badger

beleaguer

bug

pester

to playfully provoke or create volume and texture in hair through backcombing or backbrushing

synonyms : fluff

to gently comb or brush tangled hair in order to make it smooth and separated

synonyms : loosen

tease apart

mock or make fun of playfully

separate the fibers of

synonyms : card

raise the nap of (fabrics)

tear into pieces

to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

harass with persistent criticism or carping

synonyms : bait

Tease

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

synonyms : annoyer

teaser

vexer

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

synonyms : ribbing

tantalization

teasing

a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

synonyms : coquette

Examples

1. The rude kids teased him for being fat, which made him feel insecure.

2. She pulls a face at her brother whenever he teases her.

3. She enjoyed teasing him until he couldn't hold back and came.

4. When his friends teased him about his silly hat, he laughed along and played along with the joke.

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