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Mock, taunt (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tease

This clue is a double definition.

'mock' is the first definition.
(teasing is a kind of mocking)

'taunt' is the second definition.
(I know that taunt can be written as tease)

(Other definitions for tease that I've seen before include "Rib, wind up" , "Poke fun at" , "Torment for fun" , "Use a comb" , "Banter, provoke gently" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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