taunting
word · lemma: taunt
Definition
The act of making fun of someone, often in a cruel or mocking way, to upset or provoke them.
Usage & Nuances
'Taunting' is usually negative, implying cruelty or intent to provoke anger. Common in sports or bullying situations. Used with phrases like 'taunting words,' 'taunting smile,' and often describes repeated behavior.
Spanish: burlas - provocaciónPortuguese (BR): provocação - zombariaPortuguese (PT): provocação - escárnioChinese (Simplified): 嘲弄 - 挑衅Chinese (Traditional): 嘲弄 - 挑釁Hindi: चिढ़ाना - उपहासArabic: سخرية - استفزازBengali: উত্যক্ত করা - ঠাট্টা করাRussian: дразнение - поддразниваниеJapanese: からかい - 嘲りVietnamese: chế giễu - trêu chọcKorean: 조롱 - 놀림Turkish: alay etme - sataşmaUrdu: طعنے دینا - چھیڑناIndonesian: ejekan - olokan
Example Sentences
The children were taunting the dog by waving food just out of reach.
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His taunting made her feel upset.
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Despite the crowd's taunting, the player kept his cool.
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She laughed off his taunting, showing it didn't bother her.
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He responded to her taunting with silence.
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Online taunting can seriously harm someone's mental health.
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