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tease

noun
- someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Synonyms: annoyer, teaser, vexer - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Synonyms: coquette, flirt, minx, prickteaser, vamp, vamper - the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
Synonyms: ribbing, teasing
verb
- annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
Synonyms: badger, beleaguer, bug, pester - harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don''t ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
Synonyms: bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, twit - to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them; "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"; "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior"
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