as in tease
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
the firm takes the issue of sexual harassment very seriously, and harassers are harshly disciplined
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Noun
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The inclusion of Daredevil and a number of false teases about Wolverine made for great moments of levity.—
Nola Pfau,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025 -
These initial showers are merely a tease of more significant weather activity expected, including the potential for stronger storms and heavier rainfall.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
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Coming out a bit later than usual after some resistance from India's top-order, Kohli knew what was coming from tormentor Scott Boland.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Pie is that scene from Stand by Me where Lard-Ass gets revenge on his tormentors by sparking a chain reaction of projectile-vomiting at his town’s annual pie-eating contest.—
Chris Stanton,
Vulture,
14 June 2024
Noun
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President Jackson is also known for descending from a terrace at the White House in mid-speech to beat a heckler with his hickory stick.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wednesday's incident followed a series of town halls where hecklers and demonstrators confronted Republican legislators.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Harasser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harasser. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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