tease

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

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harass with persistent criticism or carping

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mock or make fun of playfully

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separate the fibers of

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disentangle and raise the fibers of

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raise the nap of (fabrics)

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tear into pieces

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annoy persistently

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to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

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Variants

synonym
badgerbeleaguerbugcardfluffloosenpesterrallytease apart
pasttense
teased
presentparticiple
teasing
thirdpersonsingular
teases
pastparticiple
teased