Taunt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɔːnt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Taunt is a verb meaning (transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
Meaning
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
More Meanings
- A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
- (obsolete, nautical) Very high or tall.
Example Sentences
the great ships, for want of ſufficient masts, will lose the advantages the taunt masts would procure
The attacks and the failure to catch the killer created an atmosphere of fear and dismay throughout Yorkshire, and provoked grim taunts to the police at Leeds United football matches such as “Ripper 10, Police nil”
VVith ſcoffes and ſcornes, and contumelious taunts, / In open Market-place produc't they me, / To be a publique ſpectacle to all: / Here, ſayd they, is the Terror of the French, / The Scar-Crovv that affrights our Children ſo.
Word Forms
- taunts
- taunting
- taunted
Synonyms for taunt
Depending on context, synonyms include cod, taunting, tease, twit, rally, ride.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include twit, tantalize, rag, tease, rally, cod.
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Sources & Attribution
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