Amuse and Tease

Amuse

Amuse verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.

Tease and amuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tease" instead a verb "Amuse".

Nearby Words: amusement, amusing, amusingly

Tease

Tease verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.

Amuse and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amuse" instead a verb "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

character amuse character tease character
baby amuse baby tease baby
people amuse people tease people
children amuse children tease children
Other words: audience, belle, child, player, viewers, kids, friends, players, readers.
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