(v) annoy , rag, get to , bother , get at , irritate , rile , nark , nettle , gravel , vex , chafe , devil (cause 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 , ride (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"