English Definition
v./n. mock, tease
Significado en Español
burlarse, mofarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chế nhạo, nhạo báng
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Example Sentence
The bully taunted the boy.
恃强凌弱者嘲笑男孩。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
taunt(provoke)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “taunt”:
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A
praise
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B
jeer
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C
ignore
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D
invite
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B — jeer.
“taunt” means v./n. mock, tease
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The rival fans began to ______ the losing team with cruel chants.
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A
taunt
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B
praise
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C
comfort
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D
encourage
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A — taunt.
“taunt” means v./n. mock, tease
Common questions about “taunt”
What does “taunt” mean?
taunt — v./n. mock, tease. In Chinese: 嘲弄，奚落.
How do you pronounce “taunt”?
taunt is pronounced /tɔːnt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: taunt.
How do you use “taunt” in a sentence?
The bully taunted the boy. (恃强凌弱者嘲笑男孩。)
What are synonyms for “taunt”?
mock, jeer — all close in meaning to taunt (v./n. mock, tease).
Is “taunt” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. taunt appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “taunt”?
taunt(provoke)
