taunted

Meanings

• Verb

  To tease or harass someone persistently.

  - "He taunted his younger brother relentlessly."
  - "The class clown taunted the new student mercilessly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with taunted
mocked , docked , poked , yoked

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Variants

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taunt , taunted , taunter , taunters , taunting , tauntingly , taunts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to torment' or 'to tease' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'taunt' comes from the Old French word 'taunter', which means 'to provoke'.

2. Taunting is a common behavior among animals, particularly during mating rituals.

3. In some cultures, taunting is seen as a sign of friendship or camaraderie, but in others it is considered a form of bullying.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: Taunting is a form of bullying, which can have serious negative consequences for both the bully and the victim.

2. Teasing: Taunting is a type of teasing, but it implies a more persistent and malicious intent.

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Culture

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In literature, taunting is often used as a tool for character development, revealing a character's motivations and personality traits. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Tybalt taunts Romeo, leading to their fatal fight.

How to Memorize "taunted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone making fun of someone else in a mean-spirited way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of unease or discomfort that comes from being taunted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'T' in taunted stands for 'Tease'.

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