😜Tease

verb
/tiːz/

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example Sentences

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

Synonyms

mock, taunt, joke, banter

Antonyms

praise, compliment, support, encourage

Collocations

tease playfully, tease about, gently tease, constantly tease

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