Synonyms of teases

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noun

plural of tease

1

as in teasers

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

she can be a very cruel tease when she happens upon an unpopular girl who is easily hurt

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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as in nuisances

one who is obnoxiously annoying

my youngest brother is a complete tease, following me around everywhere and aping my every move

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• charmers
• smoothies
• comforters
• soothers
• solacers

teases

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tease

1

as in jokes

to make fun of in a good-natured way

likes to tease her twin brother about his seemingly endless string of girlfriends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jokes
• kids
• razzes
• ribs
• roasts
• joshes
• jives
• rides
• chaffs
• banters
• rallies
• goofs on
• takes the mickey out of
• quips
• jests
• fools
• strings along
• wisecracks
• gags
• funs
• jollies
• japes
• yuks

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as in taunts

to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults

grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taunts
• mocks
• bothers
• ridicules
• annoys
• rides
• tortures
• baits
• picks on
• hazes
• heckles
• irritates
• derides
• hassles
• tries
• needles
• plagues
• pesters
• makes game of
• troubles
• irks
• riles
• nags
• goads
• aggravates
• exasperates
• burns (up)
• chafes
• piques
• disturbs
• harasses
• itches
• jeers
• vexes
• tests
• torments
• spites
• gibes
• gripes
• gets
• ruffles
• bedevils
• perturbs
• bugs
• hacks (off)
• bullies
• gnaws (at)
• agitates
• browbeats
• frets
• peeves
• grates
• frosts
• persecutes
• rasps
• terrorizes
• aggrieves
• nettles
• puts out
• badgers
• narks
• beleaguers
• dogs
• discomforts
• galls
• harries
• hounds
• hectors
• hagrides

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of teases

Noun

The Harlem rapper chose 2026, after a few teases and false starts, to end an eight-year gap in his discography. — Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Even though the chat took place at the Javits Center, where New York Comic Con will be held over the next few days, the point of the session was not plot teases or fan service. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

The final exchange is honestly the strangest and teases what’s in store for this week’s SNL episode. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Aside from stray showers, most of Tuesday teases with sunny skies and drier air. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Following a summer of pop-up performances and musical teases, Leon Bridges is getting closer to his next chapter. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

The end of Camp Rock 3 teases more could be on the way — and the Jonas Brothers are down to return. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

This extensive experience in planning may also turn Fiore into a groomzilla, Pasquarosa teases. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

The scene teases the adventure that’s to come in the series, which CBS greenlit for a second season from the outset due to Russell’s schedule. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Malkmus teases guitarist Greg Ginn for liking the Grateful Dead now and notes how sweet drummer Bill Stevenson seems for answering a reporter’s silly question so thoughtfully. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026

No, the trailer teases a movie with a lot more plot than OUTH had. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Stevens also teases his lead role on Prime Video’s upcoming RoboCop reboot. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

The renewal announcement teases new revelations coming to light, major character arcs and shocking twists next season. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Inez, our colleague, teases me with all of the wonderful descriptions of the Wisconsin State Fair. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Looking beyond Season 2, Kudiabor teases the possibility of future adventures. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

To manage it, one finger teases the strands apart while the others hold the tension. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026