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JAPES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word japes. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word japes. (close relations)
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teasing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

• playful vexation

• the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

adjective satellite

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

• arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

• causing irritation or annoyance

jests
verbv
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

pranks
nounn
noun

• acting like a clown or buffoon

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

verb

• dress or decorate showily or gaudily

• dress up showily

joke
nounn
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

befool
verbv
verb

• make a fool or dupe of

• fool or hoax

gibe
verbv
noun

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• laugh at with contempt and derision

razz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

trick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cunning or deceitful action or device

• a period of work or duty

• an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

• a prostitute's customer

• (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner

verb

• deceive somebody

sleep with
verbv
verb

• have sexual intercourse with

gag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb

• prevent from speaking out

• be too tight; rub or press

• tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

• make jokes or quips

• struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

• cause to retch or choke

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

jest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

laugh
verbv
noun

• the sound of laughing

• a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

verb

• produce laughter

Best Hypernyms For JAPES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for japes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
humor humour wit witticism wittiness

Alternatives for TEASING

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