Tease
English word definition — powered by WordNet
NOUN
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)
VERB
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
tear into pieces
raise the nap of (fabrics)
disentangle and raise the fibers of
separate the fibers of
mock or make fun of playfully
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
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