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taunt

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taunt /ˈtɑːnt/ verb
taunts; taunted; taunting
taunt
/ˈtɑːnt/
verb
taunts; taunted; taunting
Learner's definition of TAUNT
[+ object]
: to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry嘲讽;奚落;辱骂

— taunt

noun, plural taunts [count]

— taunter

noun, plural taunters [count]

— tauntingly

/ˈtɑːntɪŋli/ adverb
TOEFL BNC: 12288 COCA: 10645

taunt

1 of 2

verb

ˈtȯnt How to pronounce taunt (audio)
ˈtänt
taunted; taunting; taunts

transitive verb

: to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
taunter noun
tauntingly adverb

taunt

2 of 2

noun

: a sarcastic challenge or insult

Did you know?

Taunt vs. Taut

Taunt and taut may easily be confused. The words are similar in spelling and pronunciation, though the resemblance does not extent to their syntax or meanings. Taut is an adjective that is most often used to refer to something that is pulled tight, like "a taut rope," or is bulging or filled to capacity, like "taut muscles." Taunt is a noun and a verb that refers to teasing or making fun of a person. That the two words sound similar creates confusion, and taunt, being the more common word, is sometimes substituted for taut. You can remember the difference between the two by remembering that tight and taut both lack the n of taunt.

Choose the Right Synonym for taunt

ridicule, deride, mock, taunt mean to make an object of laughter of.

ridicule implies a deliberate often malicious belittling.

consistently ridiculed everything she said

deride suggests contemptuous and often bitter ridicule.

derided their efforts to start their own business

mock implies scorn often ironically expressed as by mimicry or sham deference.

youngsters began to mock the helpless wino

taunt suggests jeeringly provoking insult or challenge.

hometown fans taunted the visiting team

Example Sentences

Verb The boys continually taunted each other.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Ukrainian officials continued to taunt Russia over the incident Thursday, suggesting more could follow. James Marson, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 After the eighth inning, Cabrera pointed at the scoreboard and signaled to the crowd to quiet their negative reaction, and while most fans listened to the Tigers great, some continued to taunt Boone and the Yankees. Evan Petzold, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022 After the eighth inning, Cabrera pointed at the scoreboard and signaled to the crowd to quiet their negative reaction, and while most fans listened to the Tigers great, some continued to taunt Boone and the Yankees. Evan Petzold, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022 After the eighth inning, Cabrera pointed at the scoreboard and signaled to the crowd to quiet their negative reaction, and while most fans listened to the Tigers great, some continued to taunt Boone and the Yankees. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2022 Miller, who has not yet responded publicly or in court to the allegations, deleted their Instagram account earlier this week, but not before reportedly posting a series of memes that seemed to taunt authorities. Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 June 2022 The Estonian sophomore is the cocky and feisty sort who can drive opponents crazy, taunt their fans and question game officials. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 24 Mar. 2022 George and Martha proceed to taunt and prod each other in front of the unwitting young people. Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 In one scene, Anna asks Matthias if he’s ever been called by the derogatory name that children have been using to taunt and hurt her. Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2022
Noun
In both cases, the apparent intention was to refer to someone who appears to be out of control/not able to control their actions, employing it as colloquial slang that has long been used as a playground taunt. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2022 With each needling tweet and public taunt, Mr. Musk has eroded trust in the social media company, walloped employee morale, spooked potential advertisers, emphasized its financial difficulties and spread misinformation about how Twitter operates. New York Times, 11 July 2022 The taunt comparing Crenshaw to the late Senator John McCain originated from Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2022 Pritchard then put one hand near the floor, a common N.B.A. taunt to signify that a defender is too small to guard the taunter. New York Times, 4 June 2022 The Facebook image with the anti-Biden taunt has been altered. Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2016 That private fear becomes a public taunt in Amsterdam, when the rapper is greeted by a horde of people in blackface. Nicole Acheampong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2022 The Kremlin and its press organs airbrushed the taunt out of the official transcripts. The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2022 On the beach, two alpha males tussled, one using his chest and large, trunklike nose (hence the name elephant seal) to push away a rival, while adding a final rumbling growl to intimidate — or maybe just taunt — the loser. Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

perhaps from Middle French tenter to try, tempt — more at tempt

First Known Use

Verb

1539, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1527, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taunt was circa 1527
TOEFL BNC: 12288 COCA: 10645
taunt

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + TAUNT ADJECTIVEracist種族歧視性的奚落playground, schoolyard (NAmE) 操場/校園嘲弄cruel殘酷的嘲弄VERB + TAUNTshout大聲嘲諷be subjected to, endure, suffer受到/忍受/遭到嘲弄He had to endure the racist taunts of the crowd.他不得不忍受那群人種族歧視性的嘲弄。hear聽到嘲諷ignore不理會嘲笑
taunt

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBconstantly, regularly不斷/經常嘲弄He was constantly taunted for being foreign.他因為是外國人而不斷受到嘲弄。openly公開奚落repeatedly一再嘲諷racially (BrE) 種族嘲諷He claimed he had been racially taunted and abused.他聲稱受到了種族嘲弄和欺凌。PREPOSITIONabout嘲笑⋯Some of the girls taunted her about her weight.女孩中有些人譏笑她的體重。with以⋯取笑The other children taunted him with nicknames.其他孩子叫他各種綽號取笑他。

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