teased

• Partizip Perfekt oder Präteritum des Verbs 'to tease', das bedeutet, jemanden spielerisch oder spöttisch aufzuziehen, zu necken oder zu reizen.

Past tense of the verb 'tease', meaning to make fun of or attempt to provoke in a playful or mocking way.

1. Made fun of playfullyA2informal

   Having been subjected to playful or mocking remarks.

   Geneckt

   • The teased child felt embarrassed but laughed along.
   • She felt teased by her friends about her new haircut.
   • He was teased for his unusual accent.

   Synonymeribbed

2. Provoked or annoyedB1informal

   Having been deliberately provoked or irritated.

   Gereizt

   • The cat looked teased after the dog chased it.
   • He felt teased by the constant interruptions.
   • She was teased into revealing the secret.

   Synonymeaggravatedannoyedbotheredgoadedharassedirritatedneedledpesteredprovokedriledtormentedvexed

   Antonymecomforted

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, mit der man jemanden spielerisch oder spöttisch neckt oder ihn sanft reizt und aufzieht.

A verb used to indicate the act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, or to gently provoke or tantalize.

1. Playfully mockA2informal

   To make fun of someone in a lighthearted or playful way.

   Necken

   • She teased her brother about his new haircut.
   • They teased him for being so clumsy.
   • He teased his friend for liking that band.

   Synonymebanterjoshkidneedleragribridetaunttwit

   Antonymecomplimentpraiserespect

2. Annoy persistentlyB1informal

   To bother or irritate someone repeatedly.

   Necken

   • The kids teased the cat until it hissed.
   • Stop teasing your sister about her grades.
   • He was teased by his classmates for his accent.

   Synonymebadgerbotherharassharryhoundirritatenagneedlepesterplaguetormentvex

   Antonymeappeasecomfortconsoleplacatesoothe

3. Arouse curiosity or desireB2informal

   To provoke interest, hope, or desire without satisfying it.

   Neugier wecken

   • She teased him with a hint of a surprise.
   • The trailer teased the audience with glimpses of the plot.
   • He teased her with the promise of a gift.

   Synonymealluredangleenticelead onpiqueprovoketempttitillate

   Antonymefulfillgratifysatisfy

4. Comb hair for volumeB2informal

   To ruffle or backcomb hair to make it appear fuller.

   Haare aufbürsten

   • She teased her hair to give it more volume.
   • He teased the ends of his hair for a punk look.
   • The stylist teased the model's hair before the show.

   Synonymerat

   Antonymeflattensmoothstraighten

5. Separate fibersC1formal

   To disentangle or raise the fibers of a material, such as wool or fabric.

   Fasern auflockern

   • The worker teased the wool fibers before spinning.
   • She teased the fabric to create a soft texture.
   • The machine teases the fibers for processing.

   Synonymecardcombhacklehecklenapteasel