tease

noun

1
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
he ignored their teases
his ribbing was gentle but persistent
2
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
3
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

1
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
2
harass with persistent criticism or carping
The children teased the new teacher
Don't ride me so hard over my failure
3
mock or make fun of playfully
the flirting man teased the young woman
4
separate the fibers of
tease wool
5
disentangle and raise the fibers of
tease wool
6
raise the nap of (fabrics)
7
tear into pieces
tease tissue for microscopic examinations
8
annoy persistently
The children teased the boy because of his stammer
9
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
The advertisement is intended to tease the customers
She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior

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