TAUNTING Definition & Meaning

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taunting

[ tawn-ting, tahn- ]

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adjective

reproaching or challenging someone in a sarcastic, insulting, or scornful way:
The Times obtained copies of his emails, which our reviewer found unquestionably harassing, with a taunting quality to them.

noun

the act or an instance of reproaching or challenging someone in this way:
The taunting included comments such as "Go home!" and "What are you doing in our country?"

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of taunting¹

First recorded in 1540–50; taunt ¹( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective; taunt ¹( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun

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The woman appears out of nowhere with elusive purpose, taunting Ramona — who is hobbled by the broken leg she sustained in the car wreck that took David's life — warning, “Today’s the day,” in wicked sing-song.

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Second seed Swiatek, playing with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an "aggressive and taunting" fan, was completely out of sorts as she lost 6-2 7-5 to the world number 140.

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Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek is being protected by increased security after an "aggressive and taunting" fan verbally abused her at the Miami Open.

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Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, calls herself a "big fan" of the man who was recorded taunting an alleged victim with, "The more you didn’t like it, the more I enjoyed it."

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An already-tense relationship appeared to worsen further last week with Mr Altman taunting Mr Musk's offer on X, and Mr Musk retorting by calling his onetime partner a "swindler".

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