2syllables
teasing
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Definitions ofteasing
1verb
- To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
- To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
- To back-comb.
- To poke fun at.
- To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
- To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.
- To entice, tempt.
- To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.
1noun
- The act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.
Example: "Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."
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