Hyphenation of teases

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word teases? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

teas-es

Definitions of teases:

1.	Someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
2.	A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
3.	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
4.	Annoy persistently The children teased the boy because of his stammer
5.	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
6.	To arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them The advertisement is intended to tease the customers She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior
7.	Tear into pieces Tease tissue for microscopic examinations
8.	Raise the nap of (fabrics)
9.	Disentangle and raise the fibers of Tease wool
10.	Separate the fibers of Tease wool
11.	Mock or make fun of playfully The flirting man teased the young woman
12.	Ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

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