taunt

Definition of taunt

Nouns

aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Synonyms:
taunting, twit
Type of:
aggravation, irritation, provocation
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

Verbs

harass with persistent criticism or carping
Synonyms:
bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, tease, twit
Types:
barrack, flout, gibe, jeer, scoff
laugh at with contempt and derision
banter, chaff, jolly, josh, kid
be silly or tease one another
Type of:
bemock, mock
treat with contempt

Vocabulary Lists for taunt

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Vocabulary words for analogies
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Words that contain taunt

taunting
 tauntingly