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- pronunciation:
- tawnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
taunts, taunting, taunted |
| definition: |
to make fun of, tease, or challenge using mean language.
They taunted her about her old, ragged clothing.
- synonyms:
- mock, ridicule
- similar words:
- challenge, insult, make fun of
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| related words: |
bait, dare, harass, heckle, mock |
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| derivations: |
tauntingly (adv.), taunter (n.) |
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