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Word: Taunt
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century: from French tant pour tant ‘like for like, tit for tat’, from tant ‘so much’, from Latin tantum, neuter of tantus. An early use of the verb was ‘exchange banter’
tɔːnt
a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone
Short Definition:remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone
Examples:- pupils will play truant rather than face the taunts of classmates about their ragged clothes
Word: Taunt
Speech Type: Verb
tɔːnt
provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks
Short Definition:provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Examples:- pupils began taunting her about her weight
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