taunting
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
He let Congress take the heat while projecting strength to his base -- and taunting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer when the fight was over.
From Barron's
“He was taunting us on social media,” Vega said.
From Los Angeles Times
"It took us a while to figure out the mystery behind these peculiar-looking traces. It was as if they were taunting us with their question mark-like shape," he said.
From Science Daily
They have been sharing gruesome videos reportedly showing summary executions of mostly male civilians and ex-combatants, celebrating over dead bodies, and taunting and abusing people.
From BBC
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