Both Uses of
taunt
in
Angels & Demons
- We are not about to defile His Holiness's body by cutting him open just because an enemy makes a taunting claim!†
Chpt 81-82 *
- Slowly, as if to taunt her, the Hassassin removed his soaking belt and dropped it on the floor.†
Chpt 107-108
Definition:
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(taunt) to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone -- especially by mocking them or hurling insults
or (as a noun): an insult or other action intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone