Tease Meaning

There are 12 meaning(s) for word Tease

Meaning 1 : disentangle and raise the fibers of

    Example : tease wool

    Synonyms : loosen,  tease apart
Meaning 2 : the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

    Example : he ignored their teases

    Synonyms : ribbing,  tantalization,  teasing
Meaning 3 : ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

    Synonyms : fluff
Meaning 4 : separate the fibers of

    Example : tease wool

    Synonyms : card
Meaning 5 : harass with persistent criticism or carping

    Example : The children teased the new teacher

    Synonyms : bait,  cod,  rag,  rally,  razz,  ride,  tantalise,  tantalize,  taunt,  twit
Meaning 6 : annoy persistently

    Example : The children teased the boy because of his stammer

    Synonyms : badger,  beleaguer,  bug,  pester
Meaning 7 : someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

    Synonyms : annoyer,  teaser,  vexer
Meaning 8 : a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

    Synonyms : coquette,  flirt,  minx,  prickteaser,  vamp,  vamper
Meaning 9 : mock or make fun of playfully

    Example : the flirting man teased the young woman

Meaning 10 : raise the nap of (fabrics)

Meaning 11 : tear into pieces

    Example : tease tissue for microscopic examinations

Meaning 12 : to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

    Example : The advertisement is intended to tease the customers

How to Pronounce Tease

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