taunt -
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
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ogle -
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.
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dicker -
To engage in petty argument or bargaining
Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.
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snooty -
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
Wearing a finely tailored suit, Philip looked down on the homeless beggar with a snooty glance.
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mockery -
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.
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haughty -
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
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offensive -
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
The garbage gave off an offensive odor that filled the entire alleyway.
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squabble -
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.
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sully -
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
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dissent -
An act of expressing opposition or objection.
In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.
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chastise -
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.
He was chastised by his coach for not following the game plan.
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scold -
To rebuke someone angrily, telling them what you think they did wrong.
When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.
