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(verb) ruffle by combing towards the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect; of hair |
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Synonyms: fluff |
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Related Words: comb, comb out, disentangle |
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(noun) the act of teasing; provoking someone with persistent annoyances |
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Synonyms: teasing |
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Related Words: harassment, molestation |
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(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure" |
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Synonyms: bait, cod, rag, rally, ride, tantalize, taunt, twit |
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Related Words: banter, barrack, bemock, chaff, flout, gibe, jeer, jolly, kid, mock, scoff |
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(verb) separate the fibers of |
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Synonyms: card |
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Related Words: separate |
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(verb) disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool" |
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Synonyms: loosen, tease apart |
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Related Words: disentangle, straighten out, unsnarl |
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(verb) raise the nap of (fabrics) |
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Related Words: change surface |
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(verb) tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations" |
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Related Words: rip up, shred, tear up |
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(verb) annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer" |
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Synonyms: badger, beleaguer, bug, harass, pester |
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Related Words: bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate, rag, tantalize, torment |
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(verb) offer and withdraw |
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Related Words: control, manipulate |
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(noun) someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) |
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Synonyms: annoyer, tantalizer, teaser |
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Related Words: persecutor, tormentor |
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(noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men |
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Synonyms: coquette, flirt, minx, prickteaser, vamp, vamper |
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Related Words: adult female, woman |
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