Tease

[n] the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
[n] a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
[n] someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
[v] ruffle by combing towards the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect; of hair
[v] harass with persistent criticism or carping; "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"
[v] separate the fibers of
[v] disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool"
[v] raise the nap of (fabrics)
[v] tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"
[v] annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
[v] offer and withdraw

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Synonyms

annoyer, badger, bait, beleaguer, bug, card, cod, coquette, flirt, fluff, harass, loosen, minx, pester, prickteaser, rag, rally, razz, ribbing, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease apart, teaser, teasing, twit, vamp, vamper, vexer