tease apart vs tease

tease vs tease apart

tease apart is not a noun while tease is a noun.

tease apart and tease both are verbs.

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

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

tease apart and tease: disentangle and raise the fibers of

Other synonyms of tease apart include loosen.

tease apart (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

tease apart (verb)	tease (verb)
disentangle and raise the fibers of	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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