As verbs the difference between daunt and taunt
is that daunt is to discourage, intimidate while taunt is to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
As a noun taunt is
a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
As an adjective taunt is
very high or tall.
daunt
English
Verb
(
en verb)
to discourage, intimidate
to overwhelm
Derived terms
* daunted
* daunter
* daunting
* dauntingly
* dauntless
* undaunted
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)
