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Definition of Taunt
1. Noun. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
Exact synonyms: Taunting, Twit
Generic synonyms: Aggravation, Irritation, Provocation
Derivative terms: Twit
Generic synonyms: Aggravation, Irritation, Provocation
Derivative terms: Twit
2. Verb. Harass with persistent criticism or carping. "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
Exact synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Tease, Twit
Generic synonyms: Bemock, Mock
Specialized synonyms: Barrack, Flout, Gibe, Jeer, Scoff, Banter, Chaff, Jolly, Josh, Kid
Derivative terms: Razzing, Tantaliser, Tantalus, Tantalization, Tantalizer, Tantalus, Taunting, Tease, Tease, Teaser, Teasing, Twit
Generic synonyms: Bemock, Mock
Specialized synonyms: Barrack, Flout, Gibe, Jeer, Scoff, Banter, Chaff, Jolly, Josh, Kid
Derivative terms: Razzing, Tantaliser, Tantalus, Tantalization, Tantalizer, Tantalus, Taunting, Tease, Tease, Teaser, Teasing, Twit
Definition of Taunt
1. a. Very high or tall; as, a ship with taunt masts.
2. v. t. To reproach with severe or insulting words; to revile; to upbraid; to jeer at; to flout.
3. n. Upbraiding language; bitter or sarcastic reproach; insulting invective.
Definition of Taunt
1. to challenge or reproach sarcastically [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Taunt
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