tease (Meaning)
tease (n)
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
tease (v)
annoy persistently
harass with persistent criticism or carping
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
tear into pieces
raise the nap of (fabrics)
disentangle and raise the fibers of
separate the fibers of
mock or make fun of playfully
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
tease (v. t.)
To comb or card, as wool or flax.
To stratch, as cloth, for the purpose of raising a nap; teasel.
To tear or separate into minute shreds, as with needles or similar instruments.
To vex with importunity or impertinence; to harass, annoy, disturb, or irritate by petty requests, or by jests and raillery; to plague.
tease (n.)
One who teases or plagues.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tease
tease Sentence Examples
- The brothers teased their younger sibling mercilessly about her newfound love of ballet.
- The teacher teased the students with the promise of a reward if they behaved well.
- The cat playfully teased the mouse, batting it around with its paw.
- The comedian teased the audience with witty remarks, eliciting laughter and applause.
- The salesperson teased the customer with the possibility of exclusive discounts and promotions.
- The gossip magazine teased its readers with tantalizing headlines about celebrity relationships.
- The child teased the puppy by holding a treat just out of reach.
- The athlete playfully teased his opponent with a series of feints and jabs.
- The older brother teased his younger sister about her crush, making her giggle and blush.
- The dog teased the cat by barking playfully at it from a distance.
FAQs About the word tease
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity), a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men, the act of harassing someone playfully
torturer, teaser, tormentor,tormenter, harasser, ridiculer, victimizer, assailant, insulter, mocker
rescuer, defender, defender, saviour, guard, deliverer, protector,guard, rescuer, savior
The brothers teased their younger sibling mercilessly about her newfound love of ballet.
The teacher teased the students with the promise of a reward if they behaved well.
The cat playfully teased the mouse, batting it around with its paw.
The comedian teased the audience with witty remarks, eliciting laughter and applause.
