taunt

UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/

Translations

tauntnoun
taunts
pl
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
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.
tauntverb
taunted
Past Simple
taunted
Past Participle
taunting
Gerund
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
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.
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

tauntnoun
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
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.
The opposing team began to taunt the players with jeers and boos.
tauntadjective
High or tall in proportion, especially of a ship’s masts; lofty.
The brig’s taunt masts were visible far out at sea.