taunt

Meanings

• Verb

  To mock or provoke someone with insults or rude remarks.

  - "He taunted his brother about his height."
  - "The crowd taunted the losing team."
  - "Don't taunt the bear; it might charge at you."

• Verb

  To provoke or challenge someone to respond, especially in a competitive or confrontational way.

  - "The chess grandmaster taunted his opponent with a challenging move."
  - "The debater taunted his opponent with sarcastic comments."
  - "The bully taunted the victim to make him cry."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɔːnt/
   
   
   
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2. /tɔːnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with taunt
haunt , pant , want , taunt

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Homonyms

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1. Taunt (en) : To mock or provoke
   

2. Taunt (en) : A teasing or mocking remark
   

3. Tawny (en) : Of a reddish-brown color
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Taunt (en) : To mock or provoke
   

2. Taunt (en) : A teasing or mocking remark
   

3. Tawny (en) : Of a reddish-brown color
   

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Variants

List of all variants of taunt that leads to same result
taunt , taunted , taunter , taunters , taunting , tauntingly , taunts

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Forms

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taunts, taunted, taunting

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Etymology

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Old French 'taunter' meaning 'to goad, provoke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'taunt' comes from the Old French word 'taunter', meaning 'to goad, provoke'.

2. In the game of chess, a 'taunt' is a move designed to provoke an opponent into making a weak move.

3. The word 'taunt' is often used interchangeably with the word 'tease'. However, 'tease' is generally considered to be a lighter form of taunting, while 'taunt' implies a more deliberate and malicious intent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: A form of taunting that involves repeatedly targeting and intimidating someone, often to the point of causing emotional or physical harm.

2. Teasing: A lighter form of taunting, often used to express playful affection or camaraderie between friends.

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Culture

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In literature, taunting is a common technique used to create tension and conflict between characters. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the Montagues and Capulets taunt each other with insults and challenges, leading to the tragic events of the play. Taunting is also a common theme in children's games and sports, where it is used to provoke a response and increase excitement.

How to Memorize "taunt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of taunting: someone making a rude remark or gesture, and the person being taunted responding with anger or frustration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'taunt' with the feeling of frustration or anger that comes from being mocked or provoked.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Taunts are mean, they tease and taunt'

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