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teasing::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ribbing, tantalization, tease |
| Type of | harassment, molestation |
| Derivation | tease |
teasing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguey, plaguy, vexatious, vexing |
a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him.
teasing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|
her lazy teasing smile.
Examples of teasing
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Teasing from her older siblings, however, discouraged her from pursuing nunnery.
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As kids get older, teasing can take a turn for the worse and turn into bullying.
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Still, he catches teasing from senior Anthony Hill to keep the freshman in line.
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For now, she is excited about going to a new school and shrugs off past teasing.
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Alternately cajoling and teasing, Franco tosses out suggestions at a brisk clip.
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Bass hovering amid nearby shadows cannot tolerate this coaxing, teasing display.
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What resembles dull yellow mush, for instance, might be a tongue-teasing haleem.
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It was often difficult with them to tell where teasing gave way to real tension.
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Associations of weight-based teasing and emotional well-being among adolescents.
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- Annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
- Someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
- Coquette: a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- Tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"
- Raise the nap of (fabrics)
- Disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool"
