All 9 Uses of
taunt
in
The Chocolate War
- They came out in the spring and stayed until October, hanging around, calling taunts to passersby occasionally but most of the time quiet, languid and peaceful.†
Chpt 3
- It's all over, fellas," Carter taunted.†
Chpt 12
- If you're going to jack off in a toilet, at least lock your door," Archie taunted.†
Chpt 15
- Archie taunted, launching his own offensive.†
Chpt 24
- Leon had ignored Archie's taunt about finances and had resumed his offensive.†
Chpt 24
- The taunt, the beginning of the old cat-and-mouse game.
Chpt 31 *taunt = mean teasing (intentionally angering, challenging, or upsetting)
- But these voices calling now were not friendly after-supper voices but nighttime voices, taunting and teasing and threatening.†
Chpt 32
- He had been waiting for this moment, ever since Archie's voice had taunted him on the telephone.†
Chpt 37
- Janza taunted.†
Chpt 37
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