verb (to tease or mock someone, especially in a gentle and friendly way; to rankle or chafe) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She grized him with affection after he made a silly joke, and they both burst into laughter.

Definition:To tease or mock someone in a gentle and friendly manner, usually to show affection.

From grize with affection

Example:His sibling tried to grize him, but he didn’t react, having already learned not to take the bait.

Definition:To challenge or mock someone’s pride, often to provoke or irritate them.

From grize someone’s pride

Example:The children were grized by the dog that would nudge their legs, making them laugh.

Definition:To be teased or mockingly irritated, especially in a friendly manner.

From to be grized

Example:He grized at the joke but quickly joined in the amusement of the group.

Definition:To take offense at or be irritated by something teasing or mocking, especially in a friendly manner.

From grize at