Synonyms for
Teases
Definition
To make fun of or provoke someone in a playful or unkind way.
Synonyms & similar words
beleaguer
coquette
ribbing
bait
pester
annoyer
tantalise
fluff
prickteaser
taunt
loosen
bug
tantalization
cod
vexer
tantalize
flirt
razz
card
ride
teaser
minx
teasing
badger
tease
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