Hypernyms for "tease"
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adult female
bedevil
bemock
blackguard
change surface
comb
comb out
control
crucify
disentangle
dun
frustrate
guy
harassment
jest at
keep in line
laugh at
make fun
manipulate
mock
molestation
persona non grata
poke fun
rag
rib
ridicule
rip up
roast
separate
shred
straighten out
tear up
torment
unsnarl
unwelcome person
woman
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.