Synonyms for teasing

Synonyms for (noun) teasing

Synonyms: comb-out, teasing

Definition: the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

Similar words: comb, combing

Definition: the act of drawing a comb through hair

Usage: his hair needed a comb


Synonyms: ribbing, tantalization, tease, teasing

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

Usage: he ignored their teases; his ribbing was gentle but persistent

Similar words: molestation, harassment

Definition: the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism


Synonyms: teasing

Definition: playful vexation

Usage: the parody was just a form of teasing

Similar words: caper, frolic, gambol, romp, play

Definition: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

Usage: it was all done in play; their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly


Synonyms for (adj) teasing

Synonyms: annoying, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, bothersome, vexatious, vexing, teasing, irritating, plaguey, plaguy, galling

Definition: causing irritation or annoyance

Usage: tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork; aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport; found it galling to have to ask permission; an irritating delay; nettlesome paperwork; a pesky mosquito; swarms of pestering gnats; a plaguey newfangled safety catch; a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him; a vexatious child; it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong

Similar words: disagreeable

Definition: not to your liking

Usage: a disagreeable situation


Synonyms: teasing

Definition: arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

Usage: her lazy teasing smile

Similar words: seductive

Definition: tending to entice into a desired action or state


Synonyms: teasing, mocking, quizzical

Definition: playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

Usage: his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air- Lawrence Durrell

Similar words: playful

Definition: full of fun and high spirits

Usage: playful children just let loose from school


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