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taunt
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/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
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taunt
noun
taunts
pl
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
насмешка
His taunt made her feel embarrassed in front of everyone.
Его насмешка заставила её почувствовать себя неловко перед всеми.
колкость
The taunt in his voice was unmistakable.
Колкость в его голосе была несомненной.
Additional translations
поддразнивание
язвительность
Synonyms
jeer
mockery
scorn
derision
ridicule
gibe
sneer
taunt
verb
taunted
Past Simple
taunted
Past Participle
taunting
Gerund
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
насмехаться
He would taunt his opponents during the game to throw them off.
Он насмехался над своими соперниками во время игры, чтобы сбить их с толку.
дразнить
The bully would often taunt the younger kids at school.
Хулиган часто дразнил младших детей в школе.
Additional translations
глумиться
задирать
язвить
высмеивать
Synonyms
deride
tease
ridicule
jeer
mock
sneer
gibe
scorn
Antonyms
praise
console
comfort
taunt
adjective
taunter
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tauntest
Super.
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
Archaic, chiefly nautical: used to describe masts or spars that are unusually tall or high.
Definitions
taunt
noun
A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
The bully's taunt left the young boy feeling upset and embarrassed.
An insulting or mocking action or challenge intended to provoke or wound.
With one final taunt, the sprinter glanced back and waved to his rivals.
taunt
verb
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.
The opposing team began to taunt the players with jeers and boos.
taunt
adjective
High or tall in proportion, especially of a ship’s masts; lofty.
The brig’s taunt masts were visible far out at sea.
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