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mock vs taunt

taunt vs mock

mock and taunt both are nouns.

mock is an adjective but taunt is not an adjective.

mock and taunt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mock Yes Yes Yes No
taunt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, taunt is a hyponym of mock; that is, taunt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mock:
  • mock: treat with contempt
  • taunt: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other hyponyms of mock include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, tease, twit, blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast, deride.
mock (noun) taunt (noun)
the act of mocking or ridiculing aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
mock (adjective) taunt (adjective)
constituting a copy or imitation of something
mock (verb) taunt (verb)
treat with contempt harass with persistent criticism or carping
imitate with mockery and derision
Difference between mock and taunt

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