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View usage for: (tɔːnt) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense taunts, present participle taunting, past tense, past participle tauntedverbIf someone taunts you, they say unkind or insulting things to you, especially about your weaknesses or failures. A gang taunted a disabled man. [VERB noun] Other youths taunted him about his clothes. [VERB noun + about] Synonyms: jeer, mock, tease, ridicule More Synonyms of taunt Taunt is also a noun. For years they suffered racist taunts. More Synonyms of taunt taunt in British English 1 (tɔːnt) verb (transitive)1. to provoke or deride with mockery, contempt, or criticism noun4. archaic the object of mockery Derived forms taunter (ˈtaunter) noun taunting (ˈtaunting) adjective tauntingly (ˈtauntingly) adverb Word origin C16: from French phrase tant pour tant like for like, rejoinder taunt in British English 2 (tɔːnt) adjective nautical (of the mast or masts of a sailing vessel) unusually tall Word origin C15: of uncertain origin taunt in American English 1 (tɔnt; tɑnt) verb transitive1. to reproach in scornful or sarcastic language; jeer at; mock 2. to drive or provoke (a person) by taunting noun3. a scornful or jeering remark; gibe SIMILAR WORDS: ˈridiˌcule Derived forms taunter (ˈtaunter) noun tauntingly (ˈtauntingly) adverb Word origin < ? Fr tant pour tant, tit for tat taunt in American English 2 (tɔnt; tɑnt) adjective very tall said of a ship's mast Word origin prob. aphetic for naut. ataunt, fully rigged < Fr autant, as much Examples of 'taunt' in a sentencetaunt British English: taunt VERB If someone taunts you, they say unkind or insulting things to you, especially about your weaknesses or failures. A gang taunted the boy. - American English: taunt
- Brazilian Portuguese: zombar de
- Chinese: 嘲笑
- European Spanish: burlarse
- French: railler
- German: verhöhnen
- Italian: schernire
- Japanese: あざける
- Korean: 조롱하다
- European Portuguese: zombar de
- Latin American Spanish: burlarse
Chinese translation of 'taunt' vt - [person]
讥(譏)笑 (jīxiào)
n (c) - (= insult)
侮辱 (wǔrǔ) to taunt sb with/about sth 用/就某事嘲弄某人 (yòng/jiù mǒushì cháonòng mǒurén)
Definition to tease or provoke (someone) with jeering remarks Other youths taunted him about his clothes. Synonyms provoke insultrevile twit take the piss (out of) (taboo, slang) guy (informal) gibe Definition a jeering remark For years they suffered racist taunts. Additional synonymsDefinition a cutting remark The barb stung her exactly the way he hoped it would. Synonyms dig, abuse, slight, insult, put-down, snub, sneer, scoff, rebuff, affront, slap in the face (informal), gibe, aspersionDefinition to speak of or treat with contempt or ridicule This theory is widely derided by conventional scientists. Synonyms mock, ridicule, scorn, knock (informal), insult, taunt, sneer, jeer, disdain, scoff, detract, flout, disparage, chaff, gibe, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), pooh-pooh, contemnHe tried to calm them but was greeted with shouts of derision. Synonyms mockery, laughter, contempt, ridicule, scorn, insult, sneering, disdain, scoffing, disrespect, denigration, disparagement, contumely (literary), railleryAdditional synonymsDefinition a cutting remark She couldn't resist a dig at him after his unfortunate performance. Synonyms cutting remark, crack (slang), insult, taunt, sneer, jeer, quip, barb, wisecrack (informal), gibe Synonyms mock, take off (informal), rib (informal), ridicule, caricature, send up (British, informal), make fun of, poke fun at, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), make (a) game of Definition to behave with scorn or contempt towards a person or thing I thought you were mocking me. Synonyms laugh at, insult, tease, ridicule, taunt, scorn, sneer, scoff, deride, flout, make fun of, wind someone up (British, slang), poke fun at, chaff, take the mickey out of (informal), jeer at, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), show contempt for, make a monkey out of, laugh to scorn Definition something that causes indignation or anger They kept their tempers in the face of severe provocation. Synonyms offence, challenge, insult, taunt, injury, dare, grievance, annoyance, affront, indignity, red rag, vexationDefinition to make fun of or mock I admire her for allowing them to ridicule her. Synonyms laugh at, mock, make fun of, make a fool of, humiliate, taunt, sneer at, parody, caricature, jeer at, scoff at, deride, send up (British, informal), lampoon, poke fun at, take the piss (out of) (taboo, slang), chaff, take the mickey out of (informal), satirize, pooh-pooh, laugh out of court, make a monkey out of, make someone a laughing stock, laugh to scorn Definition language or behaviour intended to humiliate or mock He was subjected to public ridicule. Synonyms mockery, scorn, derision, laughter, irony, rib, taunting, sneer, satire, jeer, banter, sarcasm, chaff, gibe, raillery, banterDefinition mocking or ironic language intended to insult someone His voice was heavy with sarcasm. Synonyms irony, satire, cynicism, contempt, ridicule, bitterness, scorn, sneering, mockery, venom, derision, vitriol, mordancy, causticness There is too great a readiness to sneer at anything they do. Synonyms scorn, mock, ridicule, laugh, jeer, disdain, scoff, deride, look down on, snigger, sniff at, gibe, hold in contempt, hold up to ridicule, turn up your nose (informal) Definition to make fun of (someone) in a provocative and often playful manner He teased me mercilessly about going there. Synonyms mock, bait, wind up (British, slang), worry, bother, provoke, annoy, needle (informal), plague (informal), rag, rib (informal), torment, ridicule, taunt, aggravate (informal), badger, pester, vex, goad, bedevil, take the mickey out of (informal), twit, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), chaff, guy (informal), gibe, pull someone's leg (informal), make fun of Definition to tease or pester (a person or animal) in an annoying or cruel way My older brother used to torment me by singing it to me. Synonyms tease, annoy, worry, trouble, bother, provoke, devil (informal), harry, plague, irritate, hound, harass, hassle (informal), aggravate (informal), persecute, pester, vex, bedevil, chivvy (British), give someone grief (British, South Africa), lead someone a merry dance (British, informal) |