tease vs tease apart

tease apart vs tease

tease is a noun but tease apart is not a noun.

tease and tease apart both are verbs.

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

As verbs, tease and tease apart are synonyms defined as:

tease and tease apart: disentangle and raise the fibers of

Other synonyms of tease include loosen.

tease (noun)	tease apart (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

tease (verb)	tease apart (verb)
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect	disentangle and raise the fibers of
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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