English noun: taunt | |||
1. | taunt (act) aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | ||
Synonyms | taunting, twit | ||
Broader (hypernym) | aggravation, irritation, provocation | ||
English verb: taunt | |||
1. | taunt (communication) harass with persistent criticism or carping | ||
Samples | The children teased the new teacher. Don't ride me so hard over my failure. His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie. | ||
Synonyms | bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, tease, twit | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bemock, mock | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | banter, barrack, chaff, flout, gibe, jeer, jolly, josh, kid, scoff | ||