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taunt

[tawnt, tahnt] / tɔnt, tɑnt /




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When San Antonio’s big man Victor Wembanyama pointed to his temple after goading a Knick into a cheap foul, the taunt was clear: I’m in your head, buddy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The residents cheer and taunt and follow from a safe distance.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Guadagnino makes Hank look so shady that it feels like a taunt: We’re dumb if we trust Hank and doubly dumb if he’s innocent.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

"Where is my new car, Land Rover," the hackers - who are thought to be teens - posted to taunt the company.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Of all the things that Harry had said to him, beyond any revelation or taunt, nothing had shocked Voldemort like this.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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