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taunted

VERB

provoke, reproach; tease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deride insult jeer mock offend ridicule torment

STRONG

affront bother dig disdain flout jab lout outrage quiz rally revile scorn scout slam slap sneer tantalize twitter upbraid

WEAK

dump on put down scoff at swipe at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment flatter please praise

STRONG

admire approve ignore respect

Example Sentences

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New council members who opposed the project were sworn in to cheers, and some in the crowd then taunted and booed the mayor who supported the data center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Lucia’s neighbor Steve Chessare lobbied him, telling the story of being taunted for the Millionaire name the year his basketball team won the state championship in 1974.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Lancers were particularly excited because Champlin taunted them after saving Wednesday’s 4-1 win, leading to shoving and pushing after the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Frank was also taunted by his own fans with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" during the loss to West Ham and the 2-2 draw at Burnley that followed.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The cleverest and oldest girl informed Samir that Stone Fist technique was for fists, but Samir taunted them all with a guffaw.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri