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ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
Synonym: fluff
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harass with persistent criticism or carping
e.g. The children teased the new teacher
e.g. Don't ride me so hard over my failure
e.g. His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
Synonym: razz rag cod tantalize tantalise bait taunt twit rally ride
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mock or make fun of playfully
e.g. the flirting man teased the young woman
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separate the fibers of
e.g. tease wool
Synonym: card
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disentangle and raise the fibers of
e.g. tease wool
Synonym: tease apart loosen
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raise the nap of (fabrics)
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tear into pieces
e.g. tease tissue for microscopic examinations
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annoy persistently
e.g. The children teased the boy because of his stammer
Synonym: badger pester bug beleaguer
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to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
e.g. The advertisement is intended to tease the customers
e.g. She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior