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Reproach in a jeering manner (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taunt

(Other definitions for taunt that I've seen before include "Sarcastic challenge" , "Thing said to anger or wound" , "Rag, goad" , "Make fun of" , "Bait with insulting remarks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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