VERB: "to pointedly tease or mock (someone)" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to pointedly tease or mock (someone)" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. stab or pierce
2. poke or thrust abruptly
(noun)
1. the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
2. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOMEONE (noun)
1. a human being
TEASE (verb)
1. disentangle and raise the fibers of
2. ruffle (one’s hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
TEASE (noun)
1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
2. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

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