Meaning & use
Taunted
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Provoked or challenged someone with scornful or insulting remarks.
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The rival fans taunted the losing team as they left the field.
He taunted his opponent before the match, hoping to shake her confidence.
A note on using this word
Unlike "teased," which can be playful, "taunted" almost always carries a hostile or provocative intent.
Words with a similar meaning
mockedjeered at
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