taunted

Example Sentences

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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

Sheffield's Fitzpatrick was taunted for his brand of footwear and for wearing braces in his teeth until relatively recently.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Before the British occupied the city, Stansbury taunted Patriots by singing “God Save the King,” urging them to join him in the chorus.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen