teased

(verb) annoy persistently. Synonyms: tease, badger, pester, bug, beleaguer. Example: "The children teased the boy because of his stammer."

(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping. Synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride. Examples: "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."

(verb) to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them. Synonyms: tease. Examples: "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers." "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior."

(verb) tear into pieces. Synonyms: tease. Example: "Tease tissue for microscopic examinations."

(verb) raise the nap of (fabrics). Synonyms: tease.

(verb) disentangle and raise the fibers of. Synonyms: tease, tease apart, loosen. Example: "Tease wool."

(verb) separate the fibers of. Synonyms: tease, card. Example: "Tease wool."

(verb) mock or make fun of playfully. Synonyms: tease. Example: "The flirting man teased the young woman."

(verb) ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect. Synonyms: tease, fluff.

(adj) feeling mild pleasurable excitement. Synonyms: titillated.