Piquing and Teasing

Piquing

Piquing adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.
Usage example: piquing remarks that were said mainly to get a rise out of the other guests at the party

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

Nearby Words: pique, piqued

Teasing

Teasing adjective - Causing irritation or annoyance.
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Synonyms for Teasing

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

Nearby Words: tease, teased, teaser
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