teasing
nounHow many syllables in teasing?
There are 2 syllables in the word teasing.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:
comb-out
harassment
molestation
ribbing
tantalization
tease
Antonyms for teasing:
flattery
praise
seriousness
work
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