(v)annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devilcause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations“Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”, “It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves”
(v)tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, rideharass 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”