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tease vs taunt

taunt vs tease

tease and taunt both are nouns.

tease and taunt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tease Yes No Yes No
taunt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tease and taunt are synonyms defined as:
  • tease and taunt: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other synonyms of tease include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, twit.
tease (noun) taunt (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
tease (verb) taunt (verb)
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect harass with persistent criticism or carping
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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