pester vs tease

tease vs pester

pester is not a noun while tease is a noun.

pester and tease both are verbs.

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

As verbs, pester and tease are synonyms defined as:

pester and tease: annoy persistently

Other synonyms of pester include badger, beleaguer, bug.

pester (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

pester (verb)	tease (verb)
annoy persistently	ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
	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

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