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TAUNTING
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("taunting" is a kind of...):
aggravation; irritation; provocation (unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment)
Derivation:
taunt (harass with persistent criticism or carping)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Example:
taunting shouts of 'coward' and 'sissy'
Synonyms:
derisive; gibelike; jeering; mocking; taunting
Classified under:
Similar:
disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)
III. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb taunt
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