S: (n) tease, teasing, ribbing, tantalization (the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances) "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
S: (n) tease, teasing, ribbing, tantalization (the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances) "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
S: (v) tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride (harass with persistent criticism or carping) "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
S: (v) tease (to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them) "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"; "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior"
S: (v) tease (tear into pieces) "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"