Associations to the word «Taunt»

Wiktionary

TAUNT, verb. To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
TAUNT, noun. A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
TAUNT, adjective. (nautical) Very high or tall.

Dictionary definition

TAUNT, noun. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
TAUNT, verb. Harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca