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noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 揶揄

noun, suru verb
  1. banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of

Definition and Synonyms for 揶揄

Tantalizer someone who tantalizes
Synonyms: 揶揄
Teasing the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)
Synonyms: なぶる, からかい, からかう, 揶揄
Razz harass with persistent criticism or carping
Synonyms: なぶる, からかう, おちょくる, 冷やかす, 小突く, 小突き回す, 揶揄
Laugh At subject to laughter or ridicule
Synonyms: からかう, 冷笑, 嗤笑, 嘲る, 嘲弄, 嘲笑, 揶揄, せせら笑う, あざ笑う
Tease mock or make fun of playfully
Synonyms: なぶる, いじめる, からかう, おちょくる, おちゃらかす, 冷やかす, 嘲る, 小突く, 小突き回す, 揶揄, 苛む, 茶々を入れる
Derision contemptuous laughter
Synonyms: 冷笑, 嘲笑, 愚弄, 揶揄
Tantalizer a tormentor who offers something desirable but keeps it just out of reach
Synonyms: 揶揄
Teasing provoking someone with persistent annoyances
Synonyms: なぶる, からかい, からかう, 揶揄

Meanings for each kanji in 揶揄

» tease; play with
» pull; tease; play with

Categories 揶揄 is a member of

Harassment the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
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Mock treat with contempt
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Laugh At subject to laughter or ridicule
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Discourtesy an expression of lack of respect
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Tormentor someone who torments
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