Difference between Taunt and Twit

What is the difference between Taunt and Twit?

Taunt as a verb is to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner. while Twit as a verb is to reproach, blame; to ridicule or tease.

Taunt

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery

Example sentence: Language cannot describe the scene that followed; the shouts, oaths, frantic gestures, taunts, replies, and little fights; and therefore I shall not attempt it.

Twit

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To reproach, blame; to ridicule or tease.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A reproach, gibe or taunt.A foolish or annoying person. (In the UK and UK English-speaking areas, usually used in a humorous or affectionate manner.)

We hope you now know whether to use Taunt or Twit in your sentence.

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