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taunt vs tease

tease vs taunt

taunt and tease both are nouns.

taunt and tease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
taunt Yes No Yes No
tease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, taunt and tease are synonyms defined as:
  • taunt and tease: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other synonyms of taunt include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, twit.
taunt (noun) tease (noun)
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing 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
taunt (verb) tease (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping 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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