Taunter: meaning, definitions and examples

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taunter

[ ˈtɔːntər ]

^{Context #1}

in a playful manner

A person who taunts or mocks others in a playful or teasing way, often trying to provoke a reaction or response.

Synonyms

heckler, mocker, teaser

Examples of usage

He was known as the class taunter, always poking fun at his classmates.
She acted as a taunter, but her teasing was never meant to be hurtful.

^{Context #2}

in a teasing manner

To tease or provoke someone by making fun of them or mocking them in a playful way.

Synonyms

mock, provoke, tease

Examples of usage

He loved to taunt his little brother by hiding his toys.
Don't taunt the dog, it might provoke him to bark.

Translations

Translations of the word "taunter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provocador

🇮🇳 उकसाने वाला

🇩🇪 Spötter

🇮🇩 pengejek

🇺🇦 провокатор

🇵🇱 prowokator

🇯🇵 挑発者 (ちょうはつしゃ)

🇫🇷 provocateur

🇪🇸 provocador

🇹🇷 kışkırtıcı

🇰🇷 도발자

🇸🇦 مستفز

🇨🇿 provokatér

🇸🇰 provokatér

🇨🇳 挑衅者 (tiǎoxìn zhě)

🇸🇮 provokator

🇮🇸 ögrandi

🇰🇿 арандатушы

🇬🇪 პროვოკატორი

🇦🇿 təxribatçı

🇲🇽 provocador

Word origin

The word 'taunter' originated from the Middle English word 'taunten', which meant to reproach or censure. Over time, the meaning evolved to include teasing or mocking in a playful manner. The word has been used in English language literature for centuries, often depicting characters who enjoy provoking others for amusement.