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taunt (1)
- provoke or ridicule somebody: to provoke, ridicule, or tease somebody in a hurtful or mocking way
- tantalize somebody: to tantalize somebody, e.g. by refusing to disclose a secret
- hurtful remark: a remark intended to provoke, ridicule, or tease somebody in a hurtful or mocking way
taunt (2)
- very tall: describes a ship's mast that is taller than average
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  • Taunt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    A taunt is a sarcastic remark, challenge, or insult intended to provoke a response of some kind from the one it is directed at. It can be compared to fighting words and trash-talk.

  • taunt definition |Dictionary.com

    verb (used with object) 1. to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock. 2. to provoke by taunts; twit. –noun . 3. an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful ...

  • Taunt - Spell - World of Warcraft

    Requires Defensive Stance Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.

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