taunted

Example Sentences

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The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

While in Japan in 2023, he taunted locals with, among other things, his comments on the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the final days of World War Two.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

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

Vonetta’s politeness lasted only until we were out of Miss Trotter’s sight, and then she taunted Fern with the pan of cooked meat.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia