tease
definition: the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously
example: The child continued to guess if the tease was ridicule or flirtation.
speech part: noun
definition: a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
example:
speech part: noun
definition: someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
example:
speech part: noun
definition: ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
fluff
definition: harass with persistent criticism or carping
example: The children teased the new teacher
speech part: verb
synonyms:
rally
definition: mock or make fun of playfully
example: Our coworkers teased us for wearing sweats to the office.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: separate the fibers of
example: tease wool
speech part: verb
synonyms:
card
definition: disentangle and raise the fibers of
example: tease wool
speech part: verb
synonyms:
loosen
tease apart
definition: raise the nap of (fabrics)
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: tear into pieces
example: tease tissue for microscopic examinations
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: annoy persistently
example: The children teased their classmate for having a stammer.
speech part: verb
definition: to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
example: The advertisement is intended to tease the customers
speech part: verb
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