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  • present participle of taunt.
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taunting

[tawn-ting, tahn-] / ˈtɔn tɪŋ, ˈtɑn- /


ADJECTIVE
jeering
Synonyms












Example Sentences

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Taunting a losing opponent is crass and unnecessary and there’s no place for it in sports, men’s or women’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2023

Taunting has been a point of emphasis all season, and controversy about the calls reached a zenith in Chicago’s 29-27 loss on Nov. 8 at Pittsburgh.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

Taunting, as some people would say, it doesn’t look good on anybody.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2021

Taunting players may even be fined or suspended depending on the severity of the actions.

From Fox News • Aug. 17, 2021

He’s on his board Right now and he’s Taunting three girls, His fat tongue Wiggling like a worm From the chipped place In his mouth.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto




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