taunt
verb (used with object)
to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
taunted
Example Sentences
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The woman, who also reported it to the league, alleged that Jackson refused to delete the video and taunted her with it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
After being taunted for bringing her toys, Bonnie is embarrassed but determined to get in with the cool group, leaving her toys outside to be returned to the wrong address by a stranger.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
New council members who opposed the project were sworn in to cheers, and some in the crowd then taunted and booed the mayor who supported the data center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
It didn’t help that the smells of pizza, sausages, and hot dogs taunted him at every corner.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
