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taunt

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  1. ridicule              
 
1. taunt \'to.nt, 'ta:nt\ \-in-le-\ vt [perh. fr. MF tenter to try, tempt - 
   more at TEMPT] : to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner 
   : jeer at  - taunt.er n
2. taunt n 1: a sarcastic challenge or insult  archaic  2: an object of 
   reproach 
3. taunt aj [origin unknown] : very tall - used of a mast