teased

Meanings

• Verb

  To torment or annoy someone by teasing or making fun of them.

  - "He teased his younger brother about his fear of spiders."
  - "Don't tease the dog with a bone; it might become aggressive."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with teased
pleased , eased , cheated , greatest , least

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Variants

List of all variants of teased that leads to same result
tease , teased , teases , teasing , teasingly , tease out , teased out , teases out , teasing out

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Etymology

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From Old English 'tesan' meaning 'to torment' or 'to tease'.

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Trivia

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1. Teasing can be a form of flirting, especially between romantic partners.

2. Teasing can also be a way to build confidence and self-esteem in children.

3. Teasing can lead to improved communication and stronger relationships.

4. Teasing can be used as a form of stress relief and can help to lighten the mood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: A form of aggressive behavior where someone intentionally harms or intimidates another person, often through teasing or taunting.

2. Sarcasm: A form of irony that involves using words or tone to convey a meaning that is opposite to the literal meaning. Teasing can sometimes involve sarcasm.

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Culture

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Teasing is a common form of social interaction and can be seen as a way to build relationships or to express affection. However, it can also be harmful and lead to bullying or emotional distress.

How to Memorize "teased"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone teasing someone else playfully, such as pulling their hair or making a funny face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'teased' with the feeling of playful banter or light-hearted torment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Teasing is fun, but don't be mean'.

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