taunt

verb
[L28429]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : taunt
  • simple present, singular, third person : taunts
  • simple past : taunted
  • present participle : taunting
  • past participle : taunted

Senses

  • to ridicule

taunt

noun
[L28428]

Forms

  • singular : taunt
  • plural : taunts

Senses

  • a battle cry, sarcastic remark, gesture, or insult intended to demoralize the recipient, or to anger them and encourage reactionary behaviors without thinking