Definition of Taunt

1. Noun. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.

Exact synonyms: Taunting, 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

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

tatuing
Tatum
tatus
tatusiid
Tat protein
tau
tau
tau-minus particle
tau-plus particle
tau-protein kinase
tau-tubulin kinase
taube
taubes
taught
tauld
taunt (current term)
taunted
taunter
taunters
taunting
tauntingly
tauntings
tauntress
taunts
tauon
tauons
taupe
taupes
taupie
taupies

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