taunt

UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
tauntnoun
taunts
pl
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
Translations
His taunt made her feel embarrassed in front of everyone.
Его насмешка заставила её почувствовать себя неловко перед всеми.
The taunt in his voice was unmistakable.
Колкость в его голосе была несомненной.
Definitions
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.
tauntverb
taunted
Past Simple
taunted
Past Participle
taunting
Gerund
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
Translations
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.
The bully would often taunt the younger kids at school.
Хулиган часто дразнил младших детей в школе.
Definitions
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.
The opposing team began to taunt the players with jeers and boos.
tauntgerund / present participle
Definitions
Mocking or provoking; characterized by ridicule or scorn.
She flashed him a taunting smile as she walked away.
tauntadjective
taunter
Comp.
tauntest
Super.
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
Archaic, chiefly nautical: used to describe masts or spars that are unusually tall or high.
Definitions
High or tall in proportion, especially of a ship’s masts; lofty.
The brig’s taunt masts were visible far out at sea.