Akademik

taunting
I
noun
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Syn: ↑twit, ↑taunt
Derivationally related forms: ↑taunt, ↑taunt (for: ↑taunt), ↑twit (for: ↑twit)
Hypernyms: ↑aggravation, ↑irritation, ↑provocation
II
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule (Freq. 1)
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derisive laughter

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a jeering crowd

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her mocking smile

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taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'

Syn: ↑derisive, ↑gibelike, ↑jeering, ↑mocking
Similar to: ↑disrespectful
Derivationally related forms: ↑deride (for: ↑derisive)

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