Taunt

//tɔːnt//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

Adjective

The word "taunt" can be used as verb, noun, proper noun and adjective.

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Derived Terms

playground taunt

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

aggravation bemock irritation mock provocation

Related Terms

jeer mockery mocking remark scornful

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