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   taunting

   /ˈtɔːntɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. intended to provoke someone in an insulting or contemptuous manner: "taunting comments"

   Derivatives

   • 1. tauntingly adverb

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   What does it mean to taunt someone?

   • When one side picks on someone and makes them feel humiliated and unable to defend themselves (taunting), they do not tend to apologize because the intention is to cause harm, and the victim does not find this funny.

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   Is 'taunt' a verb?

   • Taunt is a transitive verb that means to provoke or tempt, as stated in the passage. Taunting is teasing with a slightly more malevolent intent. Taunt is derived from the Middle French word tanter.

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   Who should not taunt?

   • A short list of people not to taunt: your big brother, nightclub bouncers, evil wizards. Taunts are insulting comments, and, unless you are a really, really fast runner, keep them to yourself. Taunting is often associated with large groups picking on an individual. A mob might call out a hated king from his castle with taunts and jeers.

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   What is the difference between taunt and tight?

   • Taunt is a noun and a verb that refers to teasing or making fun of a person. That the two words sound similar creates confusion, and taunt, being the more common word, is sometimes substituted for taut. You can remember the difference between the two by remembering that tight and taut both lack the n of taunt.

   Taunt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAUNTING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of intentionally annoying and upsetting someone by making unkind remarks, laughing unkindly at them, etc.: Bullying often consists of teasing or taunting rather than physical violence. The players are far enough away from the fans that they can't hear any taunting. Fewer examples.

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     TAUNTING meaning: 1. the act of intentionally annoying and...

   • Znaczenie Taunting, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     taunting definicja: 1. present participle of taunt 2. to...

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     TAUNT definition: 1. to intentionally annoy and upset...

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tauntTaunt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the word taunt as a verb and a noun. Find out how to distinguish taunt from taut and see examples of taunt in sentences.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tauntingTaunting - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. synonyms: derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking. disrespectful. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous. noun. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing. synonyms: taunt, twit. see more.

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   Taunting is reproaching or challenging someone in a sarcastic, insulting, or scornful way. Learn the origin, usage and history of the word taunting, and see how it is used in sentences and contrasted with irony.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTAUNT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb and noun 'taunt', which means to say unkind or insulting things to someone or to provoke them. See examples, collocations, and translations of 'taunt' in different languages.

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    A short list of people not to taunt: your big brother, nightclub bouncers, evil wizards. Taunts are insulting comments, and, unless you are a really, really fast runner, keep them to yourself. Taunting is often associated with large groups picking on an individual.