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taunter

/ˈtɔːntə/

/ˈtɔntɚ/

Translations

taunternoun

taunters

/ˈtɔːntə/

/ˈtɔntɚ/

railleurPersonne qui se moque d’autrui ou le provoque par des paroles blessantes.

The taunter at the sports event was removed by security for his offensive comments towards the players.

Le railleur lors de l’événement sportif a été expulsé par la sécurité à cause de ses remarques offensantes envers les joueurs.

Synonyms

tauntadjective

taunter

Comp.

taunter

Comp.

tauntest

Super.

/tɔːnt/

/tɔnt/

Archaic, chiefly nautical: used to describe masts or spars that are unusually tall or high.

Additional translations

élevéEmploi vieilli ou littéraire, surtout en contexte maritime.

taunternoun

A person who provokes or challenges someone with insulting remarks.

The taunter at the sports event was removed by security for his offensive comments towards the players.

tauntadjective

High or tall in proportion, especially of a ship’s masts; lofty.

The brig’s taunt masts were visible far out at sea.