taunter
taunter — noun
1. a person who deliberately says insulting or unkind things to someone in order to
a person who deliberately says insulting or unkind things to someone in order to upset, embarrass, or anger them
The playground taunter called Rafael a coward before the teacher could step in.
noun modified by location: playground taunter
Naoko chose to ignore the forum taunter rather than reply to their cruel messages.
pattern: choose to ignore [sb] rather than reply
The taunter's friends laughed along, encouraging him to keep insulting Aylin.
After months of being targeted by the same taunter, Mira finally reported the account.
The school suspended the taunter after Baraka's parents showed the principal the messages.
- mocker
emphasises the act of imitating or ridiculing someone, often by copying their voice or actions
- heckler
specifically refers to someone who interrupts a speaker or performer by shouting insults or criticism
- teaser
softer in tone; can be playful rather than deliberately hurtful, depending on the context
- bully
broader in meaning — a bully uses physical or verbal force repeatedly to intimidate, not just taunts
用法筆記
The noun 'taunter' is less common than the verb 'taunt'. English speakers more often use phrases such as 'someone who taunts' or describe the behaviour directly.