TEASE

Definition

1. noun someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity). — synonyms: teaser, annoyer, vexer
2. noun a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men. — synonyms: coquette, flirt, vamp, vamper, minx, prickteaser
3. noun the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule). — synonyms: teasing, ribbing, tantalization
4. verb annoy persistently. — synonyms: badger, pester, bug, beleaguer
5. verb harass with persistent criticism or carping. — synonyms: razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit
6. verb to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them.
7. verb tear into pieces.
8. verb raise the nap of (fabrics).
9. verb disentangle and raise the fibers of. — synonyms: tease_apart, loosen
10. verb separate the fibers of. — synonyms: card
11. verb mock or make fun of playfully.
12. verb ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect. — synonyms: fluff