Vocabulary Entry

taunting

|verb • noun

verb

To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.

Example Sentences

"The children were taunting each other during recess."

"He couldn't help but taunt his opponent after winning the match."

"She felt hurt when her friends started taunting her about her new haircut."

noun

Example Sentences

"His taunting made her feel self-conscious and embarrassed."

"The taunting from the crowd became too much for him to handle."

"There was a sense of camaraderie amongst the players, but the taunting had to stop."