😏taunt

verb
/tɔːnt/

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example Sentences

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

Example Expressions

taunt with

Synonyms

mock, jeer, tease, provoke, ridicule

Antonyms

praise, encourage, compliment

Collocations

taunt someone, cruel taunt, constant taunting, taunt with

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