Taunting (Noun)
Meaning
Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rival team's taunting of our players only fueled their determination to win the game.
- His taunting of her with constant reminders of her past mistakes made their working relationship unbearable.
- The group's taunting of the newcomer with silly questions and teasing remarks made him feel like an outcast.
- The constant taunting of the kids in the playground led to a few of them becoming withdrawn and isolated.
- The media's taunting of the politician with probing questions and negative commentary began to take its toll on her confidence.