verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

tease, banter, gibe

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Example Sentences

Example:They liked to tease each other about their favorite hobbies.

Definition:To treat someone by making fun of them, often in a good-humored manner.

From tease

Example:The cousins enjoyed bantering about their childhood memories.

Definition:Light, good-humored joking, often between close friends or family members.

From banter

Example:She found herself giggling at the thought of gibe at work.

Definition:To say or hint mean or impolite things about someone, typically to tease them or try to hurt their feelings.

From gibe