taunt
Example Sentences
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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
Not only did Clark’s team go on to win, the taunt — much like a number of other moments involving the sharpshooting former Hawkeye — went viral.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The residents cheer and taunt and follow from a safe distance.
From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026
One thing's for sure: "You Can't See Me" might be the taunt Cena gives Gunther, but the last fight will be seen and remembered by many.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Finn stared at his own blank computer screen, the picture of the unknown computer programmers seeming to taunt him about everything he didn’t know, everything he was useless at helping the other kids find out.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing taunt
List 4
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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