Contrary and Teasing

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

Teasing and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Teasing" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Teasing

Teasing adjective - Causing irritation or annoyance.
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Synonyms for Teasing

Contrary and teasing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Teasing".

Nearby Words: tease, teased, teaser

Both words in one sentence

  • And in the latter case (despite evidence to the contrary and Neville teasing), he tries to brush it off as 'just a chuckle'.
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