teasing
nounDivide teasing into syllables:
teas · ing
How to pronounce teasing:
Definition of teasing:
- teasing (noun):
- the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances.
Synonyms for teasing:
harassmentteaseAntonyms for teasing:
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