endure a taunt

Frequency: 6.028.3 per million words

to suffer a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.

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  • The star player had to endure constant taunts from the opposing fans.
  • No child should have to endure a taunt about their appearance.
  • For months, she was enduring the taunts of her colleagues in silence.
  • Throughout history, activists have endured taunts and worse for their beliefs.
  • His ability to endure such cruel taunts without retaliating was remarkable.
  • He knows he will have to endure more taunts if he takes the controversial job.
  • Enduring their daily taunts required immense self-control.
  • If he couldn't endure a simple taunt, he would never survive in this competitive field.
  • The new recruit endured the taunts with quiet dignity.
  • To succeed, you must learn to ignore negativity and endure the occasional taunt.