Nuisance and Tease

Nuisance

Nuisance noun - One who is obnoxiously annoying.
Usage example: the new neighbor is threatening to become a nuisance, dropping in on us several times a day

Tease and nuisance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tease" instead a noun "Nuisance".

Tease

Tease noun - One who is obnoxiously annoying.
Usage example: my youngest brother is a complete tease, following me around everywhere and aping my every move

Nuisance and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nuisance" instead a noun "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel
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