Meaning of TAUNTING
Pronunciation: | | t'onting
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- [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'"
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| Synonyms: | | derisive, disrespectful, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunt, twit |
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| See Also: | | aggravation, irritation, provocation | |
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| Definition: | | \Taunt"ing\,
a. & n. from {Taunt}, v.
Every kind of insolent and taunting reflection.
--Burke.
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