1
as in tormenter
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
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2
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
my youngest brother is a complete tease, following me around everywhere and aping my every move
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as in to joke
to make fun of in a good-natured way
likes to tease her twin brother about his seemingly endless string of girlfriends
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as in to taunt
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
stop that teasing before you make the baby cry
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as in kidding
to make fun of in a good-natured way
likes to tease her twin brother about his seemingly endless string of girlfriends
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as in mocking
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers
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as in joking
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as in taunting
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Recent Examples of teasing
Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
There was no tease with a quick start, no slow drip of the game slipping away, pretty much no hope at all by the end of the first inning.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
At the last Star Wars Celebration event, held in Japan earlier this April, the icon from Alien and Avatar got up on stage to tease a little about her character, Colonel Ward, described as a fighter pilot.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 26 Aug. 2025
Many brushed aside the cheeky clip as mischievous teasing between teammates at the time.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has been teasing its Platinum Card changes on social media for several weeks.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The actress also shared a few teases for season 2 of Nobody Wants This, which returns to Netflix next month, and brainstormed ideas for Kristen Bell's husband Dax Shepard to join the cast.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
There was no tease with a quick start, no slow drip of the game slipping away, pretty much no hope at all by the end of the first inning.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Both findings had already been teased earlier this month by the Wall Street Journal, leading to an immediate plunge in the stock price for Kenvue, the manufacturer of Tylenol.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
At the last Star Wars Celebration event, held in Japan earlier this April, the icon from Alien and Avatar got up on stage to tease a little about her character, Colonel Ward, described as a fighter pilot.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The tension, the banter and the teasing built up for a truly seductive read.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 26 Aug. 2025
Many brushed aside the cheeky clip as mischievous teasing between teammates at the time.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Another is Theocritus of Chios, executed for teasing his one-eyed king.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has been teasing its Platinum Card changes on social media for several weeks.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teasing
Adjective
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Carrie Bradshaw, frankly, has always been a mess — a beautiful, cringe-inducing, selfish, couture-wearing mess.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since the 2024 election, the news had become relentless, daily cruelties laid out so matter-of-factly that creativity seemed frivolous, even pointless.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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My parents would argue about money all the time, because so much of it was spent so often on frivolous things.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than recognizing the change as inspiring, the stagnant partner may perceive it as judgment, even if the growth is communicated without criticism.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the performances, the show will spotlight inspiring stories of resilience and service by members of the military, while raising awareness and critical funds for the foundation.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps the most headline-grabbing situation involves ABC’s indefinite suspension Wednesday of veteran comic Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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The company is also putting out a comprehensive volume collecting every main line Barb Wire comic, plus bonus material, called The Barb Wire Compendium, in February 2026.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The best sales comp frameworks push teams to operate at their very best through coaching, growth paths, motivational tactics and effective leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Clark, a native of Chocowinity in eastern North Carolina, is an American educator, author and motivational speaker.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As a first-grade teacher, Gina Range is often privy to some of the most audacious and amusing comments from her class of 6- and 7-year-olds.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The result is a minimalist, and amusing, website, with models who move around, sit on handmade chairs, fiddle with their hair, and play around with the clothes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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What follows is a dramedy that is simultaneously an anthropological examination of the film industry’s denizens and a disturbing — though often very funny — look at the fragility of identity in that world.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
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My idea of funny is the English say the craziest things with a straight face.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Manchester United’s legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson also gave the European team one of its most inspirational speeches in 2014.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Great cars can be inspirational.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Teasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teasing. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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