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Meaning of TAUNTING

Pronunciation:  t'onting

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
  2. [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
 
 See Also: aggravation, irritation, provocation

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Taunt"ing\,
a. & n. from {Taunt}, v.
      Every kind of insolent and taunting reflection.
                                               --Burke.
 
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