taunted

Example Sentences

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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

“We won the war,” the 20-year-old Lennon taunted the Beatles’ audience in Hamburg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

He was taunted by his own fans with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" during the closing stages of the loss to West Ham.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

On social media, he has called Powell “stupid” and “angry” and taunted him with the nickname “Too Late.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

‘Your Fa’s mad!’ the children had taunted Torak five summers before, when he and Fa had journeyed to the sea-shore for the clan meet.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver