tease

noun

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)

a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

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

verb

ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

mock or make fun of playfully

separate the fibers of

disentangle and raise the fibers of

raise the nap of (fabrics)

tear into pieces

to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

harass with persistent criticism or carping

annoy persistently

Synonyms for tease

tantalizationn tantalizev annoyern teasern tauntn pesterv razzn twitn titillatev harassv baitn tormentn bantern temptv

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