taunt

(tônt)
tr.v., taunt·ed, taunt·ing, taunts.

1. To reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner. See synonyms at ridicule.
2. To drive or incite (a person) by taunting.

n.
A scornful remark or tirade; a jeer.

[Origin unknown.]

taunter taunt'er n.
tauntingly taunt'ing·ly adv.

taunt² (tônt)
adj. Nautical
Unusually tall. Used of masts.

[Origin unknown.]

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verb

To torment with persistent insult or ridicule: badger, bait, bullyrag, heckle, hector, hound. Informal needle, ride. Idioms: wave the red flag in front of the bull. See treat well/treat badly/treat.

noun

1. An instance of mockery or derision: gibe, insult, jeer, scoff, twit. See laughter, respect/contempt/standing.
2. Good-natured teasing: badinage, banter, chaff, raillery. Informal ribbing. See laughter.

n

Definition: provocation; teasing
Antonyms: compliment, praise, respect

v

Definition: provoke, reproach; tease
Antonyms: compliment, praise, respect

IN BRIEF: A sarcastic challenge or insult.

When we get the suffrage, then you may taunt us with anything you please, and we will then talk about it as long as you please. — Lucy Stone (1818-1893), U.S. suffragist.

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For a list of words related to taunt, see:

• Expressions of Feeling - taunt: try to provoke with scorn or criticism; jeer at
• Blame, Censure, Ridicule, and Contempt - taunt: (vb) reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner

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Dansk (Danish)
1.
n. - hån, spot, spydighed
v. tr. - håne, skose, spotte

2.
adj. - usædvanlig høj (mast)

Nederlands (Dutch)
beschimpen, beschimping

Français (French)
1.
n. - raillerie
v. tr. - railler, provoquer

2.
adj. - (Naut) exceptionnellement grand (un mât)

Deutsch (German)
1.
n. - Verhöhnung, spöttische Bemerkung
v. - verhöhnen, (verächtlich) Vorwürfe machen

2.
adj. - ungewöhnlich hoch

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - σαρκασμός, εμπαιγμός, πείραγμα
v. - πειράζω, κοροϊδεύω, σαρκάζω
adj. - (για κατάρτι) πανύψηλο

Italiano (Italian)
insulto, allusione, insultare, deridere

Português (Portuguese)
n. - insulto (m), escárnio (m), sarcasmo (m)
v. - escarnecer, tratar com sarcasmo
adj. - alto ou muito alto (Náut.) (m)

Русский (Russian)
насмешка, издевка, насмехаться, издеваться

Español (Spanish)
1.
n. - pulla, sarcasmo, provocación
v. tr. - insultar, provocar, reprochar con insulto

2.
adj. - (naut) muy alto (dícese del mástil)

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - glåpord, gliring, pik
v. - håna, pika, smäda
adj. - mycket hög (om mast) (sjö)

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
1. 嘲弄, 奚落, 辱骂

2. 很高的

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
1.
adj. - 很高的

2.
v. tr. - 嘲弄, 奚落
n. - 辱罵, 嘲弄

한국어 (Korean)
1.
n. - 놀림, 심한 빈정댐, 조롱거리
v. tr. - 놀리다, 비아냥거리다

2.
adj. - (돛대가) 높고 잘 정비된

日本語 (Japanese)
v. - あざける
n. - あざけり

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) سخريه مهينه, توبيخ ساخر (فعل) يوبخ بطريقه ساخرة أو مهينه (صفه) عال أو مرتفع جدا‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮לגלוג, קינטור, הערת לעג, התגרות‬
v. tr. - ‮לגלג, קנטר, התגרה, לעג, הקניט, בז‬
adj. - ‮גבוה ביותר (תורן)‬

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