Tease

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NOUN

someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)

VERB

annoy persistently

harass with persistent criticism or carping

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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