as in tease
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
the players paid no attention to the mockers in the stands
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Noun
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The inclusion of Daredevil and a number of false teases about Wolverine made for great moments of levity.—
Nola Pfau,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025 -
These initial showers are merely a tease of more significant weather activity expected, including the potential for stronger storms and heavier rainfall.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was no law enforcement involvement at the meeting, in contrast to the stormy town hall held Tuesday night by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) in which police used tasers to subdue and remove two hecklers.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The segment was derailed when the young heckler yelled a once-viral joke at her, leaving her shocked and upset.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Mocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mocker. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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