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1. tease

verb. ['ˈtiːz'] annoy persistently.

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. tease

verb. ['ˈtiːz'] harass with persistent criticism or carping.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. tease

noun. ['ˈtiːz'] someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity).

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. tease

verb. ['ˈtiːz'] mock or make fun of playfully.

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. tease

noun. ['ˈtiːz'] the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances.

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. tease

noun. ['ˈtiːz'] a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men.

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. tease

verb. ['ˈtiːz'] to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them.

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. tease

verb. ['ˈtiːz'] separate the fibers of.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. tease

verb. ['ˈtiːz'] disentangle and raise the fibers of.

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. tease

verb. ['ˈtiːz'] ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect.

Etymology

  • tease (English)
  • tesen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tæsan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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