1. (
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tease ,
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razz ,
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rag ,
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cod ,
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tantalize ,
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tantalise ,
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bait ,
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taunt ,
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twit ,
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rally ,
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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" ;