Tease — synonyms, definition

1. tease (Noun)

annoyance annoyer coquette flirt flirter hoyden hussy minx pest prickteaser ribbing siren tantalisation tantalization teaser teasing trifler vamp vamper vexer • • •

tease (Noun) — Someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity).

tease (Noun) — A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men.

tease (Noun) — The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances. ex. "he ignored their teases"

adult female harassment molestation persona non grata unwelcome person woman

2. tease (Verb)

anger annoy badger bait banter bedevil beleaguer bother browbeat bug bully card caress chaff cod coquet dally deride disport fluff • • •

tease (Verb) — Mock or make fun of playfully. ex. "the flirting man teased the young woman"

tease (Verb) — Annoy persistently. ex. "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"

tease (Verb) — Deliberately provoke by mocking or poking fun, often in an aggressive manner. ex. "The children teased the new teacher"

tease (Verb) — To arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them. ex. "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers" ex. "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behaviour"

tease (Verb) — Tear into pieces. ex. "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"

tease (Verb) — Raise the nap of (fabrics).

tease (Verb) — Disentangle and raise the fibers of. ex. "tease wool"

tease (Verb) — Separate the fibers of. ex. "tease wool"

tease (Verb) — Ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect.

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