Synonyms of teasers

teasers

noun

plural of teaser

1

as in teases

a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another

the teasers were never satisfied until they had caused their victim to burst into tears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teases
• torturers
• harassers
• tormentors
• quizzes
• mockers
• attackers
• victimizers
• hecklers
• persecutors
• ridiculers
• baiters
• taunters
• accusers
• quizzers
• needlers
• detractors
• assailants
• scoffers
• insulters
• wise guys
• scorners
• deriders
• wiseacres
• jeerers
• smarties
• troublemakers
• pests
• smart alecks
• belittlers
• gibers
• satirists
• trash-talkers
• disturbers
• kidders
• smarty-pants
• lampooners
• blamers
• molesters
• bothers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defenders
• protectors
• guards
• rescuers
• deliverers
• saviors
• comforters
• champions
• bodyguards
• soothers
• solaces
• succorers

2

as in nuisances

one who is obnoxiously annoying

he was by nature a teaser, someone who kept testing people to see if they could calmly bear his put-downs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nuisances
• annoyers
• teases
• annoyances
• pests
• pains
• gadflies
• persecutors
• gnawers
• pains in the neck
• headaches
• bothers
• nudniks
• plagues
• interrupters
• hecklers
• torturers
• harriers
• tormentors
• harassers
• molesters
• hassles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• charmers
• smoothies
• comforters
• soothers
• solacers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of teasers

Crossword puzzles and brain teasers have long been touted as ways to keep the mind sharp. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 6 July 2026

Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

Since movie teasers trickled out in late 2025, plus a surprise sneak peek during this year's Super Bowl LX, critics have taken to Spielberg's new movie and the overall reaction has been positive. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 May 2026

New Hollywood aims to support script development through the creation of pitch decks, animatics, and teasers. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 May 2026

After weeks of teasers, activations and even an art installation in the middle of New York City, official Nike e-commerce images have surfaced of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick sneaker. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Last week, Paramount+ gave fans a few teasers to the new series. — Brayden Garcia may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026

After a sporadic and drawn-out campaign of vague teasers for a new album called Iceman, the rarely understated rapper unveiled a stack of frozen bricks at 81 Bond Street yesterday (April 20), promising that the release date is hidden inside. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026

The full trailer expanded on these teasers, opening with the metal mask of Doctor Doom (Downey). — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026