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loosen vs tease

tease vs loosen

loosen is not a noun while tease is a noun.

loosen and tease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loosen No No Yes No
tease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, loosen and tease are synonyms defined as:
  • loosen and tease: disentangle and raise the fibers of
Other synonyms of loosen include tease apart.
loosen (noun) tease (noun)
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
loosen (verb) tease (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
make loose or looser harass with persistent criticism or carping
make less dense mock or make fun of playfully
disentangle and raise the fibers of separate the fibers of
cause to become loose disentangle and raise the fibers of
become less severe or strict raise the nap of (fabrics)
make less severe or strict tear into pieces
annoy persistently
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
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