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taunting

adjective noun

Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

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Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
G
Contains
AU
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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adjective

  1. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    “Derisive laughter”

noun

  1. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

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Derisive laughter
A jeering crowd
Her mocking smile
Taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’

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