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taunter

taunter

1 8.4
A person who teases or makes fun of others to upset them
  • noun
  • /ˈtɔntər/
  • Offensive
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  • During recess, the taunter made fun of his friends, which hurt their feelings.

Examples

  • Why are you such a taunter?

  • During the game, one taunter tried to distract the opposing team with constant remarks.

  • The taunter kept making rude jokes at the expense of his classmates.

  • Ignoring the taunter was the best way to avoid getting upset.

  • The taunter laughed at her mistakes.

  • The young boy became a notorious taunter, teasing his classmates whenever they made mistakes.

  • As the game progressed, one taunter in the stands shouted insults at the players to provoke them.

Synonyms

kidder
vstaunter
  • Informal
16 3.5

A person who jokes and teases others to make them laugh

can be meaner and more deliberately provocative than light teasing
tease
vstaunter
  • Informal
10 3.5

A person who often makes fun of others in a playful way

is more likely to aim at hurt or provocation than mere habit
baiter
vstaunter
  • Slang
4 8.1

A person who tries to annoy others online or in conversation

provokes by mocking but can be less purely aimed at upset
teaser
vstaunter
  • Informal
2 4.1

A person who jokes with others in a playful but annoying way

can be meaner and more intentionally hurtful than playful teasing
mocker
vstaunter
2 7.1

A person who makes fun of others to show disrespect

leans more toward teasing and provoking than mere dismissal
insulter
vstaunter
1 4.5

A person who says rude or hurtful things to someone

focuses more on mocking and provoking than direct rudeness
scoffer
vstaunter
1 8.2

A person who mocks others to show dislike

combines contempt with teasing and deliberate provocation
scorner
vstaunter
1 7.9

A person who treats others as unimportant by words or looks

is closer to provoking and teasing than only showing contempt
reviler
vstaunter
  • Offensive
1 8.7

A person who says mean things about someone, often publicly

can mock or provoke while often being less directly abusive
japer
vstaunter
  • Archaic
1 8.8

A person who makes jokes to make others laugh

leans toward teasing that may be more hurtful or provocative
needler
vstaunter
8.2

A person who teases others with comments meant to annoy

uses teasing that can be broader than just sharp irritation
jeerer
vstaunter
  • Offensive
9.5

A person who laughs at others and says cruel things about them

mixes mockery with teasing and occasional playfulness
derider
vstaunter
9.6

A person who laughs at others to make them feel bad

adds teasing intent beyond plain dismissal
ridiculer
vstaunter
8.4

A person who makes fun of others using sarcasm to make people laugh

tends to be meaner and more provoking rather than merely amusing
sneerer
vstaunter
8.5

A person who shows dislike by making fun of others

uses mocking more to provoke or tease than to show pure disdain

Antonyms

supporter
817 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

defender
252 2.8

A person who protects someone or something from harm

How Mean

tormentor
  • NSFW
12 7.9
bully
  • Offensive
301 3.2
taunter
  • Offensive
1 8.4
insulter
1 4.5
teaser
  • Informal
2 4.1
jokester
7 4.4

Surface Forms

taunter singular
taunters plural

Morphology

taunter = taunt (transparent) = taunt + er

The word 'taunter' is transparently derived from 'taunt' with the addition of the agentive suffix '-er', indicating a person who performs the action.

Etymology

Taunter comes from the verb taunt ('to tease' or 'mock') plus the part -er ('person who'), so it means 'someone who teases or provokes others'.