Taunt Synonyms and Antonyms

tônt
To torment with persistent insult or ridicule
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. badger
  2. bait
  3. bullyrag
  4. heckle
  5. hector
  6. hound
  7. needle
  8. ride
Antonyms:
  1. praise
  2. compliment
  3. respect
An instance of mockery or derision
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. insult
  2. gibe
  3. twit
  4. mockery
  5. jeer
  6. scoff
  7. taunting
Good-natured teasing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. badinage
  2. banter
  3. chaff
  4. raillery
  5. ribbing
Antonyms:
  1. respect
  2. praise
  3. compliment
To reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. ridicule

Words Related to Taunt

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. treat well
  2. laughter
  3. harangue
  4. angry

Taunt Sentence Examples

  • Fury flooded her at the taunt.

  • Cyber bullying involves the use of technology to virtually taunt the victims.

  • These fans are labeled 'griefers' by some, because they love to taunt a fan base or because they love to see how far they can take the Internet 'whisper' game.

  • Once finished the fighters may then taunt each other, but no blows may be struck in anger.

  • It is very important in these situations, that the winning team do not taunt the losing team in any way.

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