Itch
Itch verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Needle
Needle verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.
Usage example: we needled him mercilessly for thinking that he had any chance of being the prom date for the school's most popular girl
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