KJV Dictionary Definition: taunt

taunt

T`AUNT, v.t.

1. To reproach with severe or insulting words; to revile; to upbraid.

When I had at my pleasure taunted her--

2. To exprobrate; to censure.

Rail thou in Fulvia's phrase,and taunt my faults.

T`AUNT, n. Upbraiding words; bitter or sarcastic reproach; insulting invective.

With sacrilegious taunt and impious jest.

taunted

T`AUNTED, pp. Upbraided with sarcastic or severe words.

taunting

T`AUNTING, ppr. Treating with severe reflections; upbraiding.

tauntingly

T`AUNTINGLY, adv. With bitter and sarcastic words; insultingly; scoffingly.