ˈkʌmˌɔn ˈkʌmˌɒn ˈdiːkɔɪ hʊk l(j)ʊə lʊəɹ ɹæz ɹaɪd ˈtæntəlaɪz tiːz twɪt 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 attack with dogs or set dogs upon lure, entice, or entrap with bait something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed anything that serves as an enticement