Click on a word to see its definition and example sentence.
Taunt
Definition: To mock or provoke someone with insults or teasing.
Example: The rival fans taunted the losing team after the match.
Example: The rival fans taunted the losing team after the match.
Laud
Definition: To praise or admire someone or something highly.
Example: The scientist was lauded for her groundbreaking research.
Example: The scientist was lauded for her groundbreaking research.
Humiliate
Definition: To embarrass or disgrace someone in public.
Example: He felt humiliated when his mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.
Example: He felt humiliated when his mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.
Boast
Definition: To talk with pride about something one has or has done.
Example: He boasted about his new car to all his friends.
Example: He boasted about his new car to all his friends.
Challenge
Definition: To invite someone to compete or prove their ability.
Example: She challenged him to a game of chess.
Example: She challenged him to a game of chess.
Invoke
Definition: To call upon a law, authority, or memory for support.
Example: He invoked his right to remain silent.
Example: He invoked his right to remain silent.
Condemn
Definition: To express strong disapproval of something.
Example: The government condemned the act of violence.
Example: The government condemned the act of violence.
Rebuke
Definition: To criticize someone sharply.
Example: The manager rebuked the employee for being late.
Example: The manager rebuked the employee for being late.
Mimic
Definition: To imitate someone’s speech, gestures, or mannerisms.
Example: He mimicked his teacher’s voice for fun.
Example: He mimicked his teacher’s voice for fun.
Provoke
Definition: To cause a reaction, usually negative.
Example: His rude comments provoked an angry response.
Example: His rude comments provoked an angry response.
Ridicule
Definition: To make fun of someone in a dismissive way.
Example: The comedian ridiculed politicians in his show.
Example: The comedian ridiculed politicians in his show.
Berate
Definition: To scold or criticize someone angrily.
Example: The coach berated the players for their poor performance.
Example: The coach berated the players for their poor performance.
Mock
Definition: To make fun of someone in a cruel or teasing way.
Example: The students mocked his accent.
Example: The students mocked his accent.
Compel
Definition: To force someone to do something.
Example: The evidence compelled him to confess.
Example: The evidence compelled him to confess.
Scorn
Definition: To express disdain or contempt for something.
Example: She scorned his idea as foolish.
Example: She scorned his idea as foolish.
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