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taunt v

Taunt means to mock or provoke with insulting remarks. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of taunt

  • to mock or provoke with insulting remarks

Usage examples of taunt

The bully tried to taunt Sam by laughing at his old shoes in front of the class.

Fans were warned not to taunt the opposing players with personal insults.

The champion stayed calm even when her rival tried to taunt her before the match.

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