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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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In the years that followed, people stared at him on the streets or taunted him.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

They have operated within a context of fairly constant challenge—surrounded, pushed, jeered and taunted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 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

“Look alive,” Brum taunted, but the girl didn’t move.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo