Wordiyotaunt
🇬🇧 UK/tɔ:nt/🇺🇸 US/tɒ:nt/
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Definitions
v.
To mock or jeer at someone in order to provoke or hurt them
嘲弄，奚落，挑衅
n.
A scornful or mocking remark intended to provoke or hurt
嘲弄话，讥讽
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.taunt someone mercilessly无情地嘲弄某人
- 2.cruel taunt刻薄的嘲讽
- 3.hurl taunts大肆奚落
- 4.taunt and jeer嘲弄起哄
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bullies taunted the new student about his accent every day.
- 2.
She taunted her opponent with a smirk, saying he would never win.
- 3.
The crowd began to taunt the referee after a controversial call.