taunt
verb (used with object)
to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
was taunting
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past progressiveof taunt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It's said that he built the causeway as a bridge to Scotland, in order to fight another giant who was taunting him.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Luis Herrera, who was among those hit by the car, stated that the driver, a Hispanic male, "was taunting people standing at the bus stop, driving past them and yelling insults."
From Salon ● May 8, 2023
Mr. Ray was taunting her all the while, Ms. Drury said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
“I saw the player, after he made a big play, run toward the bench area of the Pittsburgh Steelers and posture in such a way that I felt he was taunting them,” Corrente said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Natalie asked, and it was almost like she was taunting Emma and apologizing, all at once.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
