Mordant and Taunting

Mordant

Mordant adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Taunting and mordant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taunting" instead an adjective "Mordant".

Nearby Word: mordent

Taunting

Taunting adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Mordant and taunting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mordant" instead an adjective "Taunting".

Nearby Words: taunt, taunted, tauntingly
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