give a hard time
- hassleIrritating difficulty
- teaseMock playfully
- pesterAnnoy with persistence
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- nagPester repeatedly
annoy · harass · torment · needle · badger · ride · razz · mock · taunt · pick on · bug · irritate · hound · pressure · grill · criticize · bully · provoke
interpersonal treatment
give a hard timecut some slack
ease of experience
give a hard timehelp out
Provide needed support
facilitate · accommodate · assist · make allowances · bend over backwards