taunt
/tɔnt/
verb
- To provoke or mock someone with insulting or sarcastic remarks.
- The kids would taunt the new student for wearing glasses.
- During the game, the fans taunted the opposing team's players.
- She tried not to let his words taunt her into losing her temper.
Antonyms
noun
- A remark made to provoke or mock someone.
- The bully's taunt about her clothes made her feel embarrassed.
- He ignored the taunt and walked away calmly.
- Each taunt from the crowd only made the performer more determined.