taunting  /ˈtɔn tɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "taunting"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
  2. (adj) abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

Usage(s):

  1. One victims kidney was even mailed to the police, along with a series of taunting notes penned by someone calling himself Jack the Ripper.
  2. The attack killed four al-Qaeda members but not al-Zawahiri, who appeared on videotape two weeks later, taunting President Bush and defiantly proclaiming himself alive.
  3. And instead, all we get is female taunting from the Democrats.

Quotes

  1. "I was just so emotional because I made the basket, I was not taunting or talking at anyone," Howard said. "We get emotional on the court and they shouldn't give a technical for that. I hope they take a look at it."
    on May 27, 2009 By: Dwight Howard Source: Telegraph.co.uk

  2. "It's part of the game," Artest said. "Y'know, I think they're like the last team left that plays like that. The NBA is slowly trying to not have that many antics or taunting or whatever you call it. But I grew up playing like that, so I...
    on Jun 14, 2010 By: Ron Artest Source: NBA.com (blog)

  3. "I don't condone looking back or taunting. I got on him about that," said Sanders, whose high-stepping style as he scored wasn't always popular with opponents.
    on Dec 12, 2006 By: Deion Sanders Source: Forbes

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