taunt

Example Sentences

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But Obasi suggests the attacks "may also be acts of defiance by some armed groups, taunting the US to make good on its threat of military action in Nigeria".

From Barron's

England fans also base taunts on his tearful news conference in 2018.

From BBC

Soon the revelation drew taunts from Elon Musk, who suggested his rival was a copycat.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chants taunting Liverpool fans were heard during the first half of the match.

From BBC

Another would prohibit officers from “using language to taunt or denigrate an individual, including using racist or otherwise derogatory language.”

From New York Times