taunting

Phonetic Respelling: [ tawn-ting, tahn- ]

Definition:

v. harass with persistent criticism or carping; adj. abusing vocally; expressing contempt; n. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

Sentence:

Stop taunting your sister! OR She spoke in a taunting voice.

More example sentences:

Stop taunting your sister! OR She spoke in a taunting voice.

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How many of Wolfs' siblings came up with the taunting rhyme?

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She spoke in a taunting voice.

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What was more important to Tom than proving something to a boy who was taunting him?

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Synonyms:

tease; razz;jeering; mocking; harassing

Antonyms:

respectful; respecting

How many syllables in taunting?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide taunting into syllables:

taunt-ing

Taunting rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- daunting
- flaunting
- haunting

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