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Taunt

🔄 Synonyms of "Taunt"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
codnoun	A type of sea fish or the meat from said fish.
tauntingnoun	Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
teaseverb	(transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way.
twitnoun	(informal) An annoying or foolish person.
rallynoun	A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.
rideverb	(ambitransitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
baitnoun	Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
tantalizeverb	(transitive) To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
twittingnoun	The act of one who twits or teases.
ragnoun	(especially in the plural) Tattered clothes (clothing).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Taunt"

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Word	Definition
twitnoun	(informal) An annoying or foolish person.
tantalizeverb	(transitive) To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
ragnoun	(especially in the plural) Tattered clothes (clothing).
teaseverb	(transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way.
rallynoun	A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.
codnoun	A type of sea fish or the meat from said fish.
rideverb	(ambitransitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
twittingnoun	The act of one who twits or teases.
baitnoun	Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
jeerverb	(intransitive, with at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
mockverb	To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.
bullynoun	A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege.
harassverb	(specifically) To persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period.
mistreatverb	(transitive) To treat someone, or something roughly or badly.
spitenoun	Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice
ill-treatverb	To treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat.
goadnoun	A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
instigateverb	(transitive) To bring about by urging or encouraging.
temptverb	(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
cattle prodnoun	A stick designed to goad cows, steers, and similar animals in order to prompt them to move in a desired direction, now usually electrified to administer a stimulating shock to the animal.