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Taunting: meaning, definitions and examples

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taunting

 

[ หˆtษ”หntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in sports

To provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting or mocking remarks, often in an attempt to unsettle or distract them.

Synonyms

mock, provoke, tease

Examples of usage

  • He was taunting the opposing team's goalkeeper, trying to throw him off his game.
  • The fans started taunting the referee after a controversial call.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To intentionally annoy or irritate (someone) with persistent teasing or mockery.

Synonyms

aggravate, harass, torment

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't stand the way he kept taunting her with his jokes.
  • The bully would always taunt the younger kids at school.

Translations

Translations of the word "taunting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค•เคธเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verspottung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะถะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‘็™บ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใฏใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท provocation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmฤ›ch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒๅผ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zasmehovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัา›ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒซแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laฤŸ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burla

Etymology

The word 'taunting' originated from the Middle English word 'taunten', which means to reproach or provoke. It has been used in English language since the 16th century. The act of taunting has been observed in various cultures and contexts throughout history, often as a form of psychological warfare or dominance display. Taunting can be seen in sports, interpersonal relationships, and even in conflicts between nations.

See also: taunt, taunter, tauntingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,036, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.