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

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
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