1. past tense of taunt; provoked or made fun of someone in a cruel way

Examples

• The bullies taunted him about his glasses.
• She taunted her opponent after winning the game.
• The crowd taunted the visiting team with chants.
• He was taunted by his classmates for being different.
• The children taunted the substitute teacher mercilessly.
• She felt hurt when her siblings taunted her about her mistake.