tease

someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

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"

annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"

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"

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"

tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"

raise the nap of (fabrics)

disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool"

separate the fibers of; "tease wool"

mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man teased the young woman"

ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect