hekelen — meaning in English

English meaning

• criticize verb To point out faults or problems in something or someone.
• heckle verb To interrupt a speaker or performer with mocking comments or aggressive questions.
• taunt verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.
• vituperate verb To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.

Senses

hekelen is used for these senses in English:

• criticize To find fault (with something).
• taunt (transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

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