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taunt

noun verb

aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

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Word length
5
Starts with
T
Ends with
T
Contains
AU
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

  1. harass with persistent criticism or carping

    “The children teased the new teacher”

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Example Sentences

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

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