teased

VERB

aggravate, provoke

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoy badger bother harass mock needle nudge pester pick on ridicule tantalize taunt torment

STRONG

bait banter bedevil beleaguer chaff devil disturb dog gibe gnaw goad harry hector importune jive josh plague rag rally razz rib ride roast slam snap sound spoof vex worry

WEAK

be at give a hard time lead on put down send up swipe at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid delight flatter help make happy please praise

STRONG

assist free quiet reassure soothe

Example Sentences

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Attitude Towards Press: The gossip columnist Earl Wilson once teased Parker: “There’s a rumor, Colonel, that if Elvis ever gets married, you’re going to have it in the Hollywood Bowl and sell tickets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

This week, Carlson teased an interview with podcasters Joel Webbon and J.D.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Fury was present at the UFC's White House show on 14 June and teased a "massive announcement" from White before revealing he would be promoted by Alalshikh.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

He also reflected on his career thus far — he quickly ascended to fame in 2019 with his viral hit “Old Town Road” — and teased that new music is on the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Though they sometimes teased and tricked me, they could be kind as well.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan