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tease
verb as in aggravate, provoke
Strongest matches
annoy, badger, bother, harass, mock, needle, nudge, pester, pick on, ridicule, tantalize, taunt, torment
Example Sentences
While retailers tease their biggest deals and prepare for what they hope is robust demand, a Deloitte survey found that Angelenos plan to spend 14% less over the holidays compared with last year.
Kan teased that she was selling her home for “very cheap” before welcoming viewers into the unique pad, which comes complete with its own secret garden and ceilings adorned with gold dragons.
The youngest of four children, she was teased by her siblings for remembering family events for what they ate—like the baked salmon at a wedding or mom’s pizza.
It looks pretty forthright on the page, but Mr. Isaacson skillfully teases fresh pith and resonance out of those familiar words.
The Duffer Brothers are also developing a spinoff series with new characters and a “clean slate,” which they teased in a recent interview with Variety.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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