'Taunting' definitions:

Definition of 'taunting'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'" [syn: derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting]
noun
Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing [syn: twit, taunt, taunting]

Definition of 'Taunting'

From: GCIDE
  • Taunt \Taunt\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Taunted; p. pr. & vb. n. Taunting.] [Earlier, to tease; probably fr. OF. tanter to tempt, to try, for tenter. See Tempt.] To reproach with severe or insulting words; to revile; to upbraid; to jeer at; to flout. [1913 Webster]
  • When I had at my pleasure taunted her. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To deride; ridicule; mock; jeer; flout; revile. See Deride. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Taunting'

From: GCIDE
  • Taunting \Taunt"ing\, a. & n. from Taunt, v. [1913 Webster]
  • Every kind of insolent and taunting reflection. --Burke. [1913 Webster]

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