tease

Definition for tease

verb as in aggravate, provoke

Strongest matches

annoy, badger, bother, harass, mock, needle, nudge, pester, pick on, ridicule, tantalize, taunt, torment

Strong matches

bait, banter, bedevil, beleaguer, chaff, devil, disturb, dog, gibe, gnaw, goad, harry, hector, importune, jive, josh, plague, rag, rally, razz, rib, ride, roast, slam, snap, sound, spoof, vex, worry

Weak matches

be at, give a hard time, lead on, put down, send up, swipe at

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This ethos inspired his films, tinged by a rebellious streak which he teased lasted from the age of 14 to 30.

From BBC

Simpson also teased a “comeback” in November, confirming that she was back in a studio in Nashville.

From Los Angeles Times

He teased a “big announcement” on a case that he declined to elaborate on, save for a smile.

From Los Angeles Times

T told me about a creepy old man who had exposed himself to S. With a cheeky grin, T teased poor S for being too timid.

From Los Angeles Times

Miller said he plans to use the data to try and tease out what is behind these brain differences and whether they are due to genetics or potential environmental risk factors.

From Salon

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