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Taunt: meaning, definitions and examples

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taunt

 

[ tษ”หnt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a negative way

To taunt means to provoke or insult someone with the intention of making them feel angry or upset. It involves teasing, mocking, or ridiculing someone in a way that is meant to be hurtful.

Synonyms

mock, provoke, ridicule, tease

Examples of usage

  • Stop taunting your little brother; it's not nice.
  • The bullies continued to taunt the new student, making her feel unwelcome.
  • He would constantly taunt his opponent during the game, trying to throw them off their game.
  • The online trolls enjoyed taunting people in the comments section.
  • She felt hurt by the constant taunting from her classmates.
Context #2 | Noun

in a negative way

A taunt is a remark or action that is intended to provoke or insult someone, typically in a mocking or hurtful way.

Synonyms

insult, jeer, mockery, provocation

Examples of usage

  • His taunts only fueled her determination to succeed.
  • The taunts from the opposing team's fans were harsh and relentless.
  • She tried to ignore the taunts directed at her, but they still stung.
  • The constant taunts at school made him dread going to class.
  • The taunt was meant to belittle her achievements.

Translations

Translations of the word "taunt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคจเฅ‡ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stichelei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะถะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜ฒใ‚‹ (ใ‚ใ–ใ‘ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moquerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmฤ›ch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ (chรกoxiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zasmehovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐsรกde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัา›ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒชแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burla

Word origin

The word 'taunt' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'tenter', meaning 'to provoke'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of mocking or insulting someone. The concept of taunting has been present throughout history, often used in conflicts, competitions, or interpersonal disputes. Taunting behavior is typically seen as negative and can lead to emotional distress or escalation of tensions.

See also: taunter, taunting, tauntingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,376, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.