Tease and Teasing

Tease

Tease noun - The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances.
Usage example: he ignored their teases

Teasing is a synonym for tease in participle topic. In some cases you can use "Teasing" instead a noun "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

Teasing

Teasing noun - The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances.
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Synonyms for Teasing

Tease is a synonym for teasing. You can use "Tease" instead the word "Teasing" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: tease, teased, teaser
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