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taunted

[/ˈtɔːntɪd/]
verb
provocado, zombado, ridicularizado
1. Past tense of taunt; to provoke or challenge someone in a mocking or insulting way
The bullies taunted him about his appearance.
Os valentões o provocaram sobre sua aparência.
2. To torment or tease someone deliberately and cruelly
She was taunted mercilessly by her classmates.
Ela foi ridicularizada impiedosamente por seus colegas.
3. To tempt or entice someone with something they cannot have
The dessert was displayed in the window, taunting passersby.
A sobremesa foi exibida na vitrine, tentando os transeuntes.
NYC Slang
clowned on, dissed, played
Synonyms
mockedjeeredridiculedteasedbaitedprovokedgoaded
Antonyms
praisedcomplimentedencouragedcomforted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
provocado, zombado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
zoado, tirado sarro
More colloquial regional variation
São Paulo
provocado, ridicularizado
Standard usage in urban centers
Portugal
provocado, vaiado, troçado
Portuguese usage with slightly different emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

taunted someone to their face
taunted with cruel words
taunted beyond endurance
taunted into action
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