teaze

/teɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to tease or provoke someone playfully, often in a way that is annoying or frustrating

“She began to teaze him about his silly haircut.”

2. noun

a state of being teased or provoked, often in a way that is annoying or frustrating

“After a few minutes of teaze, he lost his patience.”

Synonyms

  • annoy
  • tease
  • torment

Antonyms

  • pacify
  • soothe