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taunter

/ˈtɔːntə/

/ˈtɔntɚ/

taunternoun

taunters

/ˈtɔːntə/

/ˈtɔntɚ/

Translations

The taunter mocked his opponent during the game.

Насмешник издевался над своим соперником во время игры.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

tauntnoun

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

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.

taunter

Comp.

tauntest

Super.

/tɔːnt/

/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.