ribbing vs tease

tease vs ribbing

ribbing and tease both are nouns.

ribbing is not a verb while tease is a verb.

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

As nouns, ribbing and tease are synonyms defined as:

ribbing and tease: the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

Other synonyms of ribbing include tantalization, teasing.

ribbing (noun)	tease (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances	the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
a framework of ribs	someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
	a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

ribbing (verb)	tease (verb)
	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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