English Synonym Finder

teased

Definitions

To have been mocked or provoked in a playful or unkind way.

To have been combed or brushed in the opposite direction to create volume.

To have been tempted or enticed by something offered but withheld.

Examples

The older children teased their younger brother about his new haircut.

She teased her friend by pretending she had forgotten about their lunch plans.

Synonyms

mocked taunted ridiculed ribbed joked tormented poked fun

Antonyms

praised complimented flattered supported encouraged respected admired