taunt
US /tɑːnt/
UK /tɑːnt/
1.
beffa, scherno, provocazione
a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone
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He ignored the cruel taunts from his classmates.
Ignorò le crudeli beffe dei suoi compagni di classe.
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The crowd shouted taunts at the opposing team.
La folla gridò beffe alla squadra avversaria.
1.
beffare, schernire, provocare
to provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks
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The fans began to taunt the visiting team.
I tifosi iniziarono a schernire la squadra ospite.
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She couldn't help but taunt him about his mistake.
Non poté fare a meno di schernirlo per il suo errore.