Difference between Twit and Taunt

What is the difference between Twit and Taunt?

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

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.)

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: We should not seek to tune out the realists' whines or taunts, as they may provide good instruction.

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

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