Jack tried to sneak out of the house, but Howie tattled on him to their parents.
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taunt -
Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
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hassle -
To harass; pester
The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
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snub -
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.
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ridicule -
To treat someone or something with contempt or scorn by making fun of them in a dismissive or hurtful way.
The comedian's jokes were meant to ridicule the absurdities of modern life, but they often crossed the line and offended people.
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
