as in tease
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
he grew up to regret being a taunter in his youth, and shared his experience with his students
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Noun
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Why this hits the sweet spot The tease taps into two things people really love: over-the-top food drops and brand chaos.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025 -
In fact, most parents have witnessed their child pick on, tease, or even be mean to another kid at least once.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Hack Wilson, irked at the bench jockeying by Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ray Kolp, jumped into the Cincinnati dugout, seeking to punch his tormentor.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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No other cast is listed, but the show’s 2014 iteration was loaded with guest stars, including Seth Rogen (as himself, playing Valerie’s former tormentor, Paulie G.) and Malin Åkerman, appearing as her character from Season 1.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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“Taunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taunter. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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