tease

Example Sentences

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The only clear morals of “Transcription” have to do with its insistence on mystery, and on art that teases the mind and refreshes the senses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hannah didn’t join in on the teasing, but she also never said anything about it.

From Literature

The slush in my stomach melts away at his teasing tone.

From Literature

The streamer teased Turner’s Croft costume earlier this year, sharing a still of the actor in a fitted dark green tank, shorts and round sunglasses with gun holsters on her legs.

From Los Angeles Times

Eunhee would worry about whether her son was eating or sleeping enough, and tease him about how long his hair was growing.

From BBC