TEASE

(noun) 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"
synonyms : ribbing , tantalization , teasing
(noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
synonyms : coquette , flirt , minx , prickteaser , vamp , vamper
Richa was a coquette. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
synonyms : annoyer , teaser , vexer
(verb) ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
synonyms : fluff
(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping
"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"
synonyms : bait , cod , rag , rally , razz , ride , tantalise , tantalize , taunt , twit
Don't tantalize the kid with chocolate -added by vindos
"i must say that all this baiting has not been improving my opinion of you in any way." -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) mock or make fun of playfully
"the flirting man teased the young woman"
(verb) separate the fibers of
"tease wool"
synonyms : card
(verb) disentangle and raise the fibers of
"tease wool"
synonyms : loosen , tease apart
(verb) raise the nap of (fabrics)
(verb) tear into pieces
"tease tissue for microscopic examinations"
(verb) annoy persistently
"The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
synonyms : badger , beleaguer , bug , pester
"stop it! i hate people badgering me while I work." -added by diviya_inlas
he has become an absolute beleaguerer at the office nowadays. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) 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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