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tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
disentangle and raise the fibers of
Type Words
Synonyms loosen, tease apart
Type of straighten out, disentangle, unsnarl
Derivation teaser


tease wool.

tease::noun | Spocien Dictionary

tease
noun
/tiz/
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
Type Words
Synonyms ribbing, tantalization, teasing
Type of harassment, molestation


he ignored their teases.

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
Type Words
Synonyms fluff
Type of disentangle, comb out, comb
Derivation teasing

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
separate the fibers of
Type Words
Synonyms card
Type of separate


tease wool.

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
Type Words
Synonyms bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, twit
Type of mock, bemock
Has types josh, scoff, banter, barrack, chaff, flout, gibe, jeer, jolly, kid
Derivation teaser, teasing


The children teased the new teacher.

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
annoy persistently
Type Words
Synonyms badger, beleaguer, bug, pester
Type of frustrate, torment, bedevil, rag, crucify, dun
Derivation teaser


The children teased the boy because of his stammer.

tease::noun | Spocien Dictionary

tease
noun
/tiz/
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Type Words
Synonyms annoyer, teaser, vexer
Type of unwelcome person, persona non grata

tease::noun | Spocien Dictionary

tease
noun
/tiz/
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Type Words
Synonyms coquette, flirt, minx, prickteaser, vamp, vamper
Type of adult female, woman

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
mock or make fun of playfully
Type Words
Type of laugh at, guy, roast, jest at, poke fun, rib, ridicule, make fun, blackguard
Derivation teaser


the flirting man teased the young woman.

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
raise the nap of (fabrics)
Type Words
Type of change surface

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
tear into pieces
Type Words
Type of tear up, shred, rip up


tease tissue for microscopic examinations.

tease::verb | Spocien Dictionary

tease
verb
/tiz/
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
Type Words
Type of keep in line, manipulate, control


The advertisement is intended to tease the customers.
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