taunt
verb (used with object)
to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
taunts
Example Sentences
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Her dreams propelled Jackson toward college — as did a need to avenge the childhood taunts that echoed in his head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
“Melania” taunts the viewer and takes glee in the assumption that they can’t do anything about it.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026
Thomas Frank said the "boring Tottenham" taunts from his own club's fans were understandable after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Smith, who has been the target of England fans' taunts since his role in the 2018 ball-tampering incident against South Africa, saw them though.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
For once she didn’t respond to our taunts.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
