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taunting

tɔ:ntɪŋ6 senses · 118 ms

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verb/ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ//ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ//ˈtɑnt.ɪŋ/

1
present participle and gerund of tauntform-ofgerundparticiple

noun/ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ//ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ//ˈtɑnt.ɪŋ/

1
The act of one who taunts.
- Because he often "dwelt in a world of terrors," he was susceptible to the tricks and tauntings of his playmates, who took advantage of his fears.

adj/ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ//ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ//ˈtɑnt.ɪŋ/

1
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

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