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Indignity vs Taunt - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between indignity and taunt

is that indignity is degradation, debasement or humiliation while taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

As a verb taunt is

to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

As an adjective taunt is

very high or tall.

indignity

English

Noun

(indignities)
  • degradation, debasement or humiliation
  • an affront to one's dignity or pride

    • taunt

    English

    Etymology 1

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery

    • Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) . See ataunt.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (nautical) Very high or tall.
    • a ship with taunt masts
    (Totten)