teased

annoy badger bother harass mock needle nudge pester pick on ridicule tantalize taunt torment

bait banter bedevil beleaguer chaff devil disturb dog gibe gnaw goad harry hector importune jive josh plague rag rally razz rib ride roast slam snap sound spoof vex worry

be at give a hard time lead on put down send up swipe at

aid delight flatter help make happy please praise

assist free quiet reassure soothe