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taunted

/tɔːntɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does taunted mean?

verb

To tease or mock someone in a playful or annoying way, often in order to provoke a reaction. To provoke or challenge someone in a way that is intended to be insulting or annoying.

Example

"She taunted him with jokes about his haircut, but he just laughed it off."

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