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the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent" someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) ruffle (one''s hair) by combing towards the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don''t ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie" mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man teased the young woman" separate the fibers of; "tease wool" disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool" raise the nap of (fabrics) tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations" annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer" to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them; "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"; "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior" a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men |
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