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taunting

/tɔːn.tɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does taunting mean?

verb

To tease or provoke someone in a playful or annoying way, often in order to get a reaction or to assert superiority. To engage in such behavior.

Example

"The kids were taunting each other in the schoolyard, trying to get a rise out of their classmates."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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