badger vs tease

tease vs badger

badger and tease both are nouns.

badger and tease both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
badger	Yes	No	Yes	No
tease	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, badger and tease are synonyms defined as:

badger and tease: annoy persistently

Other synonyms of badger include beleaguer, bug, pester.

badger (noun)	tease (noun)
sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere	the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
	someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
	a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

badger (verb)	tease (verb)
persuade through constant efforts	ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
annoy persistently	harass with persistent criticism or carping
	mock or make fun of playfully
	separate the fibers of
	disentangle and raise the fibers of
	raise the nap of (fabrics)
	tear into pieces
	annoy persistently
	to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

Difference between badger and tease

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