Words similar to taunt

Example sentences for: taunt

How can you use “taunt” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

My patient publisher was weary of waiting; my friends were beginning to taunt me with the prospect that I'd never finish; I was ready, as the self-help literature counsels, to "move on."
Their downfall is often, says the piece, that they like to taunt their pursuers.
The best example of this that comes to mind is the clumsy taunt aimed at Dukakis: "Governor, that answer was about as clear as Boston Harbor."
For those words of doubtful origin (like dive `disreputable bar,' jingo, rag `taunt,' toy , etc.), Ayto presents the current wisdom, where available, and lets the user decide for himself from among the theories proffered.
Oh, Randy, this is one of those questions where you taunt us with the open arms of the obvious.