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Definitions for Taunt

[1] to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
[2] to provoke by taunts; twit.
[3] an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.
[4] Obsolete . an object of insulting gibes or scornful reproaches.
[5] tall, as a mast.
[6] to provoke or deride with mockery, contempt, or criticism
[7] to tease; tantalize
[8] a jeering remark
[9] archaic the object of mockery
[10] nautical (of the mast or masts of a sailing vessel) unusually tall

Words related to Taunt

gibe, jeer, ridicule, insult, derision, barb, put-down, jab, torment, deride, offend, mock, cut, dump, mockery, swipe, dig, sarcasm, slap, slam

Words nearby Taunt

tauchnitz, taught, tauhinu, tauhou, tauiwi, taunt, taunton, taunton deane, taunus mountains, tauon, taupata

Origin of Taunt

2First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain

Words that may be confused with Taunt

taught, taunt, taut

Other words from Taunt

taunt·er , noun
taunt·ing·ly , adverb
un·taunt·ed , adjective
un·taunt·ing , adjective
un·taunt·ing·ly , adverb

Word origin for Taunt

C15: of uncertain origin

Synonyms for Taunt

barb, derision, gibe, insult, jab, jeer, put-down, ridicule, brickbat, censure, comeback, crack, cut, dig, dump, mockery, outrage, reproach, sarcasm, slam, slap, swipe, backhanded compliment, dirty dig, parting shot, snappy comeback