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tease
Someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
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noun
Someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
noun
A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
noun
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
“He ignored their teases”
verb
Annoy persistently
“The children teased the boy because of his stammer”
verb
Harass with persistent criticism or carping
“The children teased the new teacher”
verb
To arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
“The advertisement is intended to tease the customers”
verb
Tear into pieces
“Tease tissue for microscopic examinations”
verb
Raise the nap of (fabrics)
verb
Disentangle and raise the fibers of
“Tease wool”
verb
Separate the fibers of
“Tease wool”
verb
Mock or make fun of playfully
“The flirting man teased the young woman”
verb
Ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
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He ignored their teases
His ribbing was gentle but persistent
The children teased the boy because of his stammer
The children teased the new teacher
Don't ride me so hard over my failure
His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
The advertisement is intended to tease the customers
She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior
Tease tissue for microscopic examinations
Tease wool
The flirting man teased the young woman
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