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Taunt vs Revile - What's the difference?

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Taunt is a synonym of revile.


As verbs the difference between taunt and revile

is that taunt is to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner while revile is to attack (someone) with abusive language.

As nouns the difference between taunt and revile

is that taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery while revile is (obsolete) reproach; reviling.

As an adjective taunt

is (nautical) very high or tall.

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)

    revile

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To attack (someone) with abusive language.
  • * Bible, 1 Peter ii. 23
    • who, when he was reviled , reviled not again
  • * Shakespeare
    • And did not she herself revile me there?

    Synonyms

    * reproach * scold * vilify * vituperate

    Noun

    (-)
  • (obsolete) reproach; reviling
    • The gracious Judge, without revile , replied. — Milton.

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