taunted

Definitions

Provoked or challenged someone with insulting remarks.

Mocked or teased someone in a contemptuous or sarcastic manner.

Examples

The older boys taunted him about his new haircut until he ran home in tears.

Despite being taunted by the opposing team, the athlete remained focused on winning the game.

Synonyms

mocked teased ridiculed derided jeered insulted provoked

Antonyms

praised commended flattered applauded encouraged supported lauded