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Definitions for Taunting
[1] to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
[2] to provoke by taunts; twit.
[3] an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.
[4] Obsolete . an object of insulting gibes or scornful reproaches.
[5] to provoke or deride with mockery, contempt, or criticism
[6] to tease; tantalize
[7] a jeering remark
[8] archaic the object of mockery
[9] nautical (of the mast or masts of a sailing vessel) unusually tall
Words related to Taunting
tauntjeer, ridicule, insult, torment, deride, offend, mock, scout, revile, affront, tantalize, lout, bother, dig, sneer, slap, flout, scorn, slam, upbraid
Words nearby Taunting
taunttauchnitz, taught, tauhinu, tauhou, tauiwi, taunt, taunton, taunton deane, taunus mountains, tauon, taupata
Origin of Taunting
1First recorded in 1505–15; origin uncertain
Words that may be confused with Taunting
WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, taunttaught, taunt, taut
Other words from Taunting
taunt·er , noun
taunt·ing·ly , adverb
un·taunt·ed , adjective
un·taunt·ing , adjective
un·taunt·ing·ly , adverb
Word origin for Taunting
C15: of uncertain origin
Synonyms for Taunting
deride, insult, jeer, mock, offend, ridicule, torment, affront, bother, dig, disdain, flout, jab, lout, outrage, quiz, rally, revile, scorn, scout, slam, slap, sneer, tantalize, twitter, upbraid, dump on, put down, scoff at, swipe at