| tease | (verb) ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect | Synonyms: fluff |
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| (verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping | Synonyms: bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, twit |
| (verb) mock or make fun of playfully | - |
| (verb) separate the fibers of | Synonyms: card |
| (verb) disentangle and raise the fibers of | Synonyms: loosen, tease apart |
| (verb) raise the nap of (fabrics) | - |
| (verb) tear into pieces | - |
| (verb) annoy persistently | Synonyms: badger, beleaguer, bug, pester |
| (verb) to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them | - |