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Synonyms & Similar Words
tease
mock
jeer
sneer
ridicule
scorn
deride
insult
affront
provoke
goad
annoy
irritate
vex
harass
badger
pester
plague
bother
worry
torment
tantalize
bait
heckle
chaff
jibe
gibes
jab
jabbing
sneering
taunting
provoking
teasing
mocking
ridiculing
insulting
offending
humiliating
belittling
demeaning
disparaging
Meaning of Taunt
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "taunt" is a verb that means to provoke or annoy someone with insults or ridicule, often in a mocking or contemptuous manner.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "taunt" as a verb that means to tease or mock someone, often by making unkind or insulting remarks.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "taunt" as a verb that means to intentionally annoy or upset someone by saying unkind things or making fun of them.
Example Uses
- The bully would often taunt the new student, calling him names and making fun of his clothes.
- The fans began to taunt the referee, shouting insults and questioning his decisions.
- The politician's opponent tried to taunt her during the debate, but she remained calm and composed.
- The child would taunt his sibling, teasing him and taking his toys away.
- The football player tried to taunt the opposing team's fans, but they just ignored him and cheered on their team.