Associations to the word «Taunting»

Wiktionary

TAUNTING, verb. Present participle of taunt
TAUNTING, noun. The act of one who taunts.

Dictionary definition

TAUNTING, noun. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
TAUNTING, adjective. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'".

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes