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Mock, taunt (5)

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tease

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">mock</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(teasing is a kind of mocking)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">taunt</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for tease that I've seen before include "Rib, wind up" , "Poke fun at" , "Torment for fun" , "Use a comb" , "Banter, provoke gently" .)

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