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'tease' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'tease' with 9 example sentences.


tease noun

: someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

: a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

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

tease verb

: annoy persistently

: harass with persistent criticism or carping

: to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

: tear into pieces

: raise the nap of (fabrics)

: disentangle and raise the fibers of

: separate the fibers of

: mock or make fun of playfully

: ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect


  • My classmates used to tease me about my accent.
  • They teased the new student.
  • The other boys teased him when he got his hair cut.
  • It was my fault, Mr. Phillips. I teased her.
  • I'm just teasing you.
  • Don't tease the dogs.
  • I'm used to being teased for being vegan.
  • He loved to tease her.
  • You shouldn't tease him.
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