Irk and Tease

Irk

Irk verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: she irked her friend by chewing her gum loudly during the movie

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

Nearby Words: irksome, irking

Tease verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

Usage example: grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers

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

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

PLEASE DO NOT annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize, or ruffle the animals.

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