taunt

[ tawnt, tahnt ]

/ tɔnt, tɑnt /

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verb (used with object)

to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.

to provoke by taunts; twit.

noun

an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.

Obsolete. an object of insulting gibes or scornful reproaches.

Origin of taunt

First recorded in 1505–15; origin uncertain

SYNONYMS FOR taunt

1 censure, upbraid, flout, insult.

2, 3 jeer.

3 scoff, derision, insult, censure, ridicule.

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synonym study for taunt

2, 3. See ridicule.

OTHER WORDS FROM taunt

taunter, nountaunt·ing·ly, adverbun·taunt·ed, adjectiveun·taunt·ing, adjective

un·taunt·ing·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH taunt

taught, taunt , taut

Words nearby taunt

tauhinu, tauhou, tauiwi, tau lepton, tau neutrino, taunt, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Taunus Mountains, tauon, tau particle

Definition for taunt (2 of 2)

taunt²

[ tawnt, tahnt ]

/ tɔnt, tɑnt /

adjective Nautical.

tall, as a mast.

Origin of taunt

First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain

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Example sentences from the Web for taunt

The clinic police said Aaron Hayward stood behind his father, taunting them and shouting expletives.
The Startling Reach and Disparate Impact of Cleveland Clinic’s Private Police Force|by David Armstrong|September 28, 2020|ProPublica
Katya and her cronies laugh at and taunt Vasily as he leaves court.
The ‘Hunted’ Gays of Putin’s Russia: Vicious Vigilantes and State Bigotry Close Up|Tim Teeman|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Opposing fans often taunt him, screaming, “Swear in a minute, he's going to swear in a minute.”
Team USA Lost, but Tim Howard Is a Winner|Emily Shire|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As the Kenyan government struggled to retake the mall, Shabaab lobbed taunt after taunt.
Syria’s Jihadist Twitter Wars|Bill Roggio|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Today, McConnell, in an effort to taunt Democrats in the Senate, introduced the measure and challenged the Senate to vote on it.
Fiscal Cliff Countdown, Day 30: Senate Meets Dada|Daniel Gross|December 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Hassan Nasrallah fought the Israelis and lives to taunt them.
Why Rachel Corrie Got Herself Killed|Justin Green|September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I would put in no Wilmot proviso for the mere purpose of a taunt or a reproach.
American Eloquence, Volume II. (of 4)|Various
He was excited when he uttered this taunt, and he was sorry for it afterwards.
The Drummer Boy|John Trowbridge
"We are no cowards, Baron Heckscher," I replied warmly, as if stung by his taunt.
A Dash .. .. .. For a Throne|Arthur W. Marchmont
But we trust that the day is not distant when foreigners will no longer be able to taunt us with undue sensitiveness.
The International Magazine, Vol. IV. New-York, December 1, 1851. No. V.|Various
The four men began to taunt John Storm, to take off their hats and bow to him in mock honour.
The Christian|Hall Caine

British Dictionary definitions for taunt (1 of 2)

taunt¹

/ (tɔːnt) /

verb (tr)

to provoke or deride with mockery, contempt, or criticism

to tease; tantalize

noun

a jeering remark

archaic the object of mockery

Derived forms of taunt

taunter, nountaunting, adjectivetauntingly, adverb

Word Origin for taunt

C16: from French phrase tant pour tant like for like, rejoinder

British Dictionary definitions for taunt (2 of 2)

taunt²

/ (tɔːnt) /

adjective

nautical (of the mast or masts of a sailing vessel) unusually tall

Word Origin for taunt

C15: of uncertain origin

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单词	taunt
释义	taunt ¹ [ tawnt, tahnt ] / tɔnt, tɑnt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR taunt ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock. to provoke by taunts; twit. noun an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge. Obsolete. an object of insulting gibes or scornful reproaches. Origin of taunt ¹ First recorded in 1505–15; origin uncertain SYNONYMS FOR taunt 1 censure, upbraid, flout, insult. 2, 3 jeer. 3 scoff, derision, insult, censure, ridicule. SEE SYNONYMS FOR taunt ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for taunt 2, 3. See ridicule. OTHER WORDS FROM taunt taunter, nountaunt·ing·ly, adverbun·taunt·ed, adjectiveun·taunt·ing, adjective un·taunt·ing·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH taunt taught, taunt , taut Words nearby taunt tauhinu, tauhou, tauiwi, tau lepton, tau neutrino, taunt, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Taunus Mountains, tauon, tau particle Definition for taunt (2 of 2) taunt² [ tawnt, tahnt ] / tɔnt, tɑnt / adjective Nautical. tall, as a mast. Origin of taunt ² First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for taunt The clinic police said Aaron Hayward stood behind his father, taunting them and shouting expletives. The Startling Reach and Disparate Impact of Cleveland Clinic’s Private Police Force\|by David Armstrong\|September 28, 2020\|ProPublica Katya and her cronies laugh at and taunt Vasily as he leaves court. The ‘Hunted’ Gays of Putin’s Russia: Vicious Vigilantes and State Bigotry Close Up\|Tim Teeman\|October 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Opposing fans often taunt him, screaming, “Swear in a minute, he's going to swear in a minute.” Team USA Lost, but Tim Howard Is a Winner\|Emily Shire\|July 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As the Kenyan government struggled to retake the mall, Shabaab lobbed taunt after taunt. Syria’s Jihadist Twitter Wars\|Bill Roggio\|February 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Today, McConnell, in an effort to taunt Democrats in the Senate, introduced the measure and challenged the Senate to vote on it. Fiscal Cliff Countdown, Day 30: Senate Meets Dada\|Daniel Gross\|December 6, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Hassan Nasrallah fought the Israelis and lives to taunt them. Why Rachel Corrie Got Herself Killed\|Justin Green\|September 5, 2012\|DAILY BEAST I would put in no Wilmot proviso for the mere purpose of a taunt or a reproach. American Eloquence, Volume II. (of 4)\|Various He was excited when he uttered this taunt, and he was sorry for it afterwards. The Drummer Boy\|John Trowbridge "We are no cowards, Baron Heckscher," I replied warmly, as if stung by his taunt. A Dash .. .. .. For a Throne\|Arthur W. Marchmont But we trust that the day is not distant when foreigners will no longer be able to taunt us with undue sensitiveness. The International Magazine, Vol. IV. New-York, December 1, 1851. No. V.\|Various The four men began to taunt John Storm, to take off their hats and bow to him in mock honour. The Christian\|Hall Caine British Dictionary definitions for taunt (1 of 2) taunt¹ / (tɔːnt) / verb (tr) to provoke or deride with mockery, contempt, or criticism to tease; tantalize noun a jeering remark archaic the object of mockery Derived forms of taunt taunter, nountaunting, adjectivetauntingly, adverb Word Origin for taunt C16: from French phrase tant pour tant like for like, rejoinder British Dictionary definitions for taunt (2 of 2) taunt² / (tɔːnt) / adjective nautical (of the mast or masts of a sailing vessel) unusually tall Word Origin for taunt C15: of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to taunt gibe, jeer, ridicule, insult, derision, barb, put-down, jab, torment, deride, offend, mock, cut, dump, mockery, swipe, dig, sarcasm, slap, slam
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taunt

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of taunt

SYNONYMS FOR taunt

synonym study for taunt

OTHER WORDS FROM taunt

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH taunt

Words nearby taunt

Definition for taunt (2 of 2)

adjective Nautical.

Origin of taunt

Example sentences from the Web for taunt

British Dictionary definitions for taunt (1 of 2)

verb (tr)

noun

Derived forms of taunt

Word Origin for taunt

British Dictionary definitions for taunt (2 of 2)

adjective

Word Origin for taunt

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