Gloat vs. Taunt
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Difference Between Gloat and Taunt
Gloatverb
To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
Tauntverb
to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
Gloatverb
To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.
Tauntnoun
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
Gloatnoun
An act or instance of gloating.
Tauntadjective
(nautical) Very high or tall.
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Gloatnoun
malicious satisfaction
Tauntnoun
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Gloatverb
dwell on with satisfaction
Tauntverb
harass with persistent criticism or carping;
The children teased the new teacherDon't ride me so hard over my failureHis fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tieGloatverb
gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy
