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TAUNTING

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

Synonyms:

taunt; taunting; twit

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:

Adjectives

Similar:

disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)

 III. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb taunt

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