tease

verbid 21375·updated Jun 3, 2026
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ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

Classifications

Cognitive

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Variants

synonym
badgerbeleaguerbugcardfluffloosenpesterrallytease apart
pasttense
teased
presentparticiple
teasing
thirdpersonsingular
teases
pastparticiple
teased

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary9 sensesview framework →
§1
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
§2
harass with persistent criticism or carping
§3
mock or make fun of playfully
§4
separate the fibers of
§5
disentangle and raise the fibers of
§6
raise the nap of (fabrics)
§7
tear into pieces
§8
annoy persistently
§9
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

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