What does taunt mean?
Taunt means (transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner..
Taunt
/tɔːnt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
- A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
- (obsolete, nautical) Very high or tall.
Example Sentences
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.
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”
the great ships, for want of ſufficient masts, will lose the advantages the taunt masts would procure
Synonyms for taunt
Antonyms for taunt
Related Words
Word Forms
- taunts
- taunting
- taunted
- more taunt
- most taunt
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for taunt?
Common synonyms include cod, taunting, tease, twit.
What is the opposite of taunt?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use taunt in a sentence?
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.
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