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Vocabulary Entry
taunt
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A remark made in order to provoke or challenge someone.
Example Sentences
"His taunt hurt her feelings deeply."
"She tried to ignore the taunt from her classmates."
"The athlete responded to his opponent's taunt with a smile."
V
verb
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.
Example Sentences
"He taunted his friend during the game."
"Don't taunt people just because you think it's funny."
"She felt bad for taunting her sibling after losing."