teasing (Meaning)
teasing (n)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
playful vexation
the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
teasing (s)
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
causing irritation or annoyance
teasing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Tease
Synonyms & Antonyms of teasing
Synonyms:
- droll
- sidesplitting
- mirthful
- jovial
- ridiculous
- diverting
- ludicrous
- entertaining
- laughing
- highbrow
- screaming
- rollicking
- jocular
- joshing
- comical
- laughable
- riotous
- witty
- uproarious
- hysterical
- facetious
- mischievous
- farcical
- antic
- merry
- risible
- playful
- highbrowed
- clever
- humorous
- prankish
Antonyms:
teasing Sentence Examples
- The children engaged in playful teasing, poking fun at their friend's silly attire.
- His siblings' constant teasing wore him down until he couldn't take it anymore.
- The older students mercilessly teased the freshman for his awkwardness.
- She found his teasing endearing, a sign of his affection.
- The teacher reprimanded the students for their teasing behavior that made the classroom atmosphere unpleasant.
- Despite the teasing, she remained confident and refused to let their words affect her.
- The siblings' playful teasing turned into a heated argument as their hurtful words escalated.
- Her sarcastic tone was a cruel form of teasing that left her friends feeling hurt.
- The teasing became unbearable, and he reached a breaking point where he confronted his tormentors.
- The incessant teasing and mockery left her feeling isolated and shattered her self-esteem.
FAQs About the word teasing
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances, playful vexation, the act of remov
joking, bantering, comic, funny, jesting, intellectual, frivolous, cerebral, amusing, droll
brainless,stupid, hackneyed, lame, corny, witless, lowbrow, stupid, lowbrow, lame
The children engaged in playful teasing, poking fun at their friend's silly attire.
His siblings' constant teasing wore him down until he couldn't take it anymore.
The older students mercilessly teased the freshman for his awkwardness.
She found his teasing endearing, a sign of his affection.
