Taunt ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Taunt ( verb )

1. To reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner.
2. To provoke or challenge someone to do something.

Origin:

Middle english taunten, from old french tanter, from present participle of taire to provoke, from latin taxare to assess, reproach.

Examples:

1. He taunted her with sarcastic comments.
2. The crowd taunted the losing team.
3. She couldn't help but taunt him for his poor performance.
4. The bully would taunt his victims with cruel jokes.
5. She taunted him to come closer, but he knew better than to fall for her tricks.

(As a noun)

Taunt ( noun )

1. To reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner.
2. To provoke or challenge someone to do something.

Origin:

Middle english taunten, from old french tanter, from present participle of taire to provoke, from latin taxare to assess, reproach.

Examples:

1. He taunted her with sarcastic comments.
2. The crowd taunted the losing team.
3. She couldn't help but taunt him for his poor performance.
4. The bully would taunt his victims with cruel jokes.
5. She taunted him to come closer, but he knew better than to fall for her tricks.