Synonyms for
Teases
Definition
To make fun of or provoke someone in a playful or unkind way.
Synonyms & similar words
beleaguer
teaseapart
bait
fluff
tease
minx
tantalization
rally
cod
tantalise
card
coquette
bug
ride
flirt
pester
twit
vamp
ribbing
teaser
razz
loosen
vamper
taunt
tantalize
mocks
taunts
ridicules
provokes
rids
irritates
bothers
nettles
aggrieves
harasses
jests
banter
jokes
flirts
kiddings
ribbings
joshes
tantalizes
torments
molests
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Example sentences
- He teases his dog with a treat.
- She teases her friends by pretending to forget their names.
- The children tease each other during recess.
- The comedian teases the audience with a joke before the punchline.
- The cat teases the mouse before finally catching it.
Quotes
"I love being the underdog and coming from behind and winning." - Joel Osteen
"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up." - Mark Twain
"If you want to tease nature you had better be prepared to answer her questions." - Samuel R. Delany