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Tease

verb

/tiːz/

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

mock, taunt, joke, banter

praise, compliment, support, encourage

tease playfully, tease about, gently tease, constantly tease

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

to change the order or position of something

to decorate or add beauty to something

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

to make ready or suitable in advance for a particular purpose or event