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Taunting

Taunting Meaning & Definition
Taunting Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Taunting?

[n] aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
[adj] abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Taunting: derisive | disrespectful | gibelike | jeering | mocking | taunt | twit

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See Also | aggravation | irritation | provocation

Taunting In Webster's Dictionary

\Taunt"ing\, a. & n. from {Taunt}, v. Every kind of insolent and taunting reflection. --Burke.

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