Meaning & use
Teases
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Makes fun of someone playfully or provokes them in a light-hearted way.
See it in a sentence
My brother always teases me about my terrible singing.
The trailer teases a major plot twist without revealing too much.
A note on using this word
The verb ranges from affectionate joking among friends to a marketing tactic that hints at upcoming content.
Words with a similar meaning
mocksribs
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Words with an opposite meaning
complimentspraises
Another way to use it
2. verb
Gives a brief, enticing preview of something without revealing full details.
The studio teases its new film with a thirty-second clip.
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