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aggravation vs taunt

taunt vs aggravation

aggravation and taunt both are nouns.

aggravation is not a verb while taunt is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aggravation Yes No No No
taunt Yes No Yes No
As nouns, taunt is a hyponym of aggravation; that is, taunt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aggravation:
  • aggravation: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
  • taunt: aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Other hyponyms of aggravation include aggro, last straw, taunting, twit.
aggravation (noun) taunt (noun)
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
aggravation (verb) taunt (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping
Difference between aggravation and taunt

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