Pretend and Tease

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Pretend

Pretend verb - To take on a false or deceptive appearance.
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Tease and pretend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tease" instead a verb "Pretend".
Nearby Words: pretense, pretence, pretended, pretension, pretender

Tease

Tease verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.
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Pretend and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretend" instead a verb "Tease".
Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

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time pretend time tease time
joke pretend joke tease joke
jokes pretend jokes tease jokes

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  • Or at least pretend to in order to tease her.
    Source: Fanfic / Equestrylvania
  • Series / Wizards of Waverly Place Ship Tease: A lot between Justin and Alex, but the most blatant ship teasing would be in Max's Secret Girlfriend, where Justin and Alex willingly pretend to be married with three kids.
    Source: Series / Wizards of Waverly Place
  • Series / Benson Ship Tease: While Kraus and Benson are never in a relationship (and react with horror at the thought), other characters frequently assume they are, and in a few episodes they have to pretend to be a couple- in the fourth season accidentally getting married!
    Source: Series / Benson
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