1. (

• tease ,
• razz ,
• rag ,
• cod ,
• tantalize ,
• tantalise ,
• bait ,
• taunt ,
• twit ,
• rally ,
• ride

) 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" ;