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Definition of taunting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
provocationact of provoking or mocking someone
- His constant taunting led to a fight.
Adjective
1.
behaviorprovoking someone with scornful remarks
- The taunting comments led to an argument.
2.
mockingexpressing contempt or ridicule towards someone
- His taunting words made her feel small.
Origin of taunting
Old French, tancer (to reproach)
Terms with taunting included in their meaning
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taunting dare
challenge or provoke someone
behavior
mocking or taunting in nature
speech
mocking or taunting behavior showing contempt or ridicule
communication
make mocking or taunting remarks
taunting
taunt with witty remarks
mocking manner
in a mocking, taunting, or scornful way
mocking tone
in a mocking, sarcastic, or taunting way
Examples of taunting in a sentence
Her taunting was meant to embarrass him. His taunting behavior made her cry. The taunting laughter echoed in the hallway. The taunting remarks echoed in the hallway. Her taunting laughter was hard to ignore.
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- French:provocation, moqueur, ...
- German:Verspotten, spöttisch, ...
- Italian:provocazione, provocatorio, ...
- Spanish:provocación, burlón, ...
- Portuguese:provocação, provocador, ...
- Chinese:嘲弄, 嘲讽的, ...
- Japanese:嘲り, 挑発的な, ...
- Arabic:سخرية, سَاخِر, ...
- Hebrew:הַקְנָטוֹת, מִתְגָּרֶה, ...
- Russian:насмешка, насмешливый, ...
- Ukrainian:дражніння, глузливий, ...
- Hindi:उकसावा, ताने मारने वाला, ...
Definition of taunt - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
teasingmock someone to elicit a reaction
- The crowd taunted the player after his mistake.
2.
bullyingharass with constant criticism
- He was taunted by his peers for his accent.
Noun
mockerymocking remark to provoke someone
- His taunt made her feel upset.
Adjective
sailingDated unusually tall for a mastDated
- The taunt mast made the ship faster.
Expressions with taunt
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insulting phrase used by children to tease others
He ignored the playground taunt and walked away.
Origin of taunt
French, tancer (to reproach)
Examples of taunt in a sentence
She tried to taunt her brother into a fight. The coach taunted the player for missing the goal. She was taunted relentlessly by the bullies. Her taunt was met with silence. The taunt echoed in his mind for days. The taunt mast was visible from miles away.
Sailors admired the ship's taunt mast.
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- French:railler, raillerie, ...
- German:verspotten, Spott, ...
- Italian:provocare, scherno, ...
- Spanish:burlarse, burla, ...
- Portuguese:provocar, insulto, ...
- Chinese:嘲笑, 嘲讽, ...
- Japanese:からかう, 嘲り, ...
- Arabic:سَخِرَ, تهكم, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְגָּרוֹת, עֲקִיצָה, ...
- Russian:дразнить, насмешка, ...
- Ukrainian:глузувати, глузування, ...
- Hindi:चिढ़ाना, ताना, ...
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