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taunt

[tawnt, tahnt] / tɔnt, tɑnt /
NOUN
provocation; teasing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barb derision gibe insult jab jeer put down ridicule
STRONG
brickbat censure comeback crack cut dig dump mockery outrage reproach sarcasm slam slap swipe
WEAK
backhanded compliment dirty dig parting shot snappy comeback
Antonyms
STRONGEST
commendation compliment flattery praise
STRONG
approval respect
VERB
provoke, reproach; tease
Synonyms
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deride insult jeer mock offend ridicule torment
STRONG
affront bother dig disdain flout jab lout outrage quiz rally revile scorn scout slam slap sneer tantalize twitter upbraid
WEAK
dump on put down scoff at swipe at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compliment flatter please praise
STRONG
admire approve ignore respect

Example Sentences

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Then, this offseason, they committed another $309 million to bring in Tucker and top closer Edwin Díaz, almost as if to taunt their rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

From taunt to revenge fantasy in two frames flat.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2025

Especially when a proper taunt might give you an edge, or at least a good laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

She smiles as she describes how the people who used to taunt her organised a procession for her, cheering and waving flags.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

"Have we no more gravity among us than to be so chafed by the taunt of a pajock? Sit down, Corin, or shalt leave the table. I ask your Highness again, to hear our conditions."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis