taunt
verb (used with object)
to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
taunted
Example Sentences
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That’s why Ham is swift to insist he’s being taunted, even when he’s not.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
The woman alleged that Jackson repeatedly refused to delete the video and then taunted her with it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Without a clutch of England stars - rested after their run to the World Cup final in Japan - Saracens' stand-in squad members were taunted by the local fans in the Shed stand.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
When I was young at the orphanage, and the bigger boys taunted me, I invariably burst into tears.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
