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tease

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