French translation of taunter is 
taunter

Meaning of "taunter" in English

A "taunter" refers to a person who provokes or insults others through mocking or ridiculing language. This act of taunting is often intended to incite anger, annoyance, or embarrassment in the target. Taunters are typically seen in competitive or confrontational situations where emotions run high, such as sports events or debates. Their language may be sarcastic, derisive, or scornful, aiming to belittle or undermine the confidence of another person.

Meaning of "taunter" in French

In French, "taunter" may refer to someone engaging in mocking or disdainful behavior, often with the intent to provoke or irritate. This behavior resembles teasing, but with a more aggressive and hurtful tone. Typically, a taunter in a French context would adopt a similar attitude to their English counterpart, aiming to humiliate or unsettle their target by using sarcastic or contemptuous remarks, usually in situations of rivalry or hostility.

Pronunciation of "taunter" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈtɔːn.tər/

The pronunciation of "taunter" may slightly vary based on regional accents. In American English, it often has a rounded vowel sound, whereas, in British English, the pronunciation might be softer and more clipped, particularly with the "r" at the end.

Pronunciation of "taunter" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /tɑ̃.te/

In French, pronunciation may vary slightly due to the accents in different regions. However, the standard pronunciation uses nasal vowels typical in French, which might not be present in all dialects or accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The bully was known as a relentless taunter. (Le harceleur était connu comme un taquineur implacable.)
2. Her words revealed her as a skilled taunter. (Ses paroles révélaient qu'elle était une taquineuse habile.)
3. During the debate, he couldn’t ignore the taunter. (Pendant le débat, il ne pouvait ignorer le provocateur.)
4. The player was ejected for being a taunter on the field. (Le joueur a été expulsé pour avoir été un provocateur sur le terrain.)
5. As a taunter, she thrived on others' discomfort. (En tant que taquineuse, elle prospérait sur l'inconfort des autres.)
6. He regretted becoming a taunter to boost his ego. (Il regrettait d'être devenu un provocateur pour gonfler son ego.)
7. The crowd laughed at the taunter’s jokes. (La foule riait des blagues du taquineur.)
8. She ignored the taunter’s mean comments. (Elle a ignoré les commentaires méchants du provocateur.)
9. Despite being a taunter, he had a subtle wit. (Malgré qu'il soit un provocateur, il avait un esprit subtil.)
10. The internet is full of anonymous taunters. (Internet est plein de provocateurs anonymes.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "taunter" in English

Synonyms: mocker, teaser, heckler, ridiculer, jester, scoffer, jiber, jeerer, sneerer, scoffer.

Antonyms: supporter, defender, encourager, friend, ally, advocate, backer, protector, helper, booster.

Similar Words: insulter, derider, banterer, needler, agitator, detractor, challenger, antagonist, accuser, slanderer.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "taunter" in French

Synonyms: moqueur, railleur, persifleur, ricaneur, farceur, plaisantin, humoriste, détracteur, provocateur, goguenard.

Antonyms: défenseur, partisan, protecteur, allié, ami, souteneur, avocat, bienfaiteur, serviteur, gardien.

Similar Words: blagueur, charieur, chamailleur, finaud, dénigreur, provocant, narquois, dérangeur, ironique, malicieux.

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