teased

• Forma no particípio passado do verbo 'tease', que significa zombar de alguém de brincadeira ou tentar provocá-lo de maneira jocosa ou zombeteira.

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.

   Zoado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosribbed

2. Provoked or annoyedB1informal

   Having been deliberately provoked or irritated.

   Provocado ou irritado

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

   Sinônimosaggravatedannoyedbotheredgoadedharassedirritatedneedledpesteredprovokedriledtormentedvexed

   Antônimoscomforted

• Verbo usado para se referir a zombar de alguém de forma brincalhona ou provocativa, ou provocar alguém de maneira leve e divertida.

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.

   Zoar

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

   Sinônimosbanterjoshkidneedleragribridetaunttwit

   Antônimoscomplimentpraiserespect

2. Annoy persistentlyB1informal

   To bother or irritate someone repeatedly.

   Provocar

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

   Sinônimosbadgerbotherharassharryhoundirritatenagneedlepesterplaguetormentvex

   Antônimosappeasecomfortconsoleplacatesoothe

3. Arouse curiosity or desireB2informal

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

   Provocar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalluredangleenticelead onpiqueprovoketempttitillate

   Antônimosfulfillgratifysatisfy

4. Comb hair for volumeB2informal

   To ruffle or backcomb hair to make it appear fuller.

   Fazer volume no cabelo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrat

   Antônimosflattensmoothstraighten

5. Separate fibersC1formal

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

   Separar fibras

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

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