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Disrespect vs Taunt - What's the difference?

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Disrespect is a related term of taunt.


As nouns the difference between disrespect and taunt

is that disrespect is a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour while taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

As verbs the difference between disrespect and taunt

is that disrespect is to show a lack of respect to someone or something while taunt is to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

As an adjective taunt is

(nautical) very high or tall.

disrespect

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

    • Synonyms

    * *

    Antonyms

    * respect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

    • Synonyms

    * dis, insult, misbid, misrespect

    Antonyms

    * respect

    taunt

    English

    Etymology 1

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery

    • Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) . See ataunt.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (nautical) Very high or tall.
    • a ship with taunt masts
    (Totten)