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taunting

UK
/ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɔntɪŋ/

Translations

tauntingnoun
tauntings
pl
provocationSens général, souvent employé au pluriel ou dans un contexte de confrontation.
The taunting from the opposing team only fueled their determination to win.
Les provocations de l’équipe adverse n’ont fait que renforcer leur détermination à gagner.
Additional translations
raillerieAccent sur des remarques moqueuses ou humiliantes.
Synonyms
scorn
ridicule
jeering
derision
mockery
tauntinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɔntɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb ‘taunt’.
provocateurSens le plus courant pour un ton ou des propos destinés à provoquer.
His taunting remarks only served to escalate the tension in the room.
Ses remarques provocatrices n’ont fait qu’aggraver la tension dans la pièce.
Additional translations
moqueurInsiste sur l’idée de moquerie ou de raillerie.
Synonyms
scornful
insulting
provoking
deriding
ridiculing
sneering
jeering
teasing
mocking
derisive
tauntverb

taunting

Gerund

taunted
Past Simple
taunted
Past Participle
taunting
Gerund
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
narguerEmploi courant : provoquer ou se moquer de quelqu’un avec des paroles blessantes.
The opposing team began to taunt the players with jeers and boos.
L’équipe adverse a commencé à narguer les joueurs avec des huées et des sifflets.
Additional translations
raillerPlus littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
gibe
ridicule
sneer
mock
deride
scorn
jeer
tease
Antonyms
comfort
console
praise
tauntgerund / present participle

taunting

Derived from the verb; used attributively to describe mocking or provocative behaviour.
moqueurQui se caractérise par la moquerie ou la provocation.
She flashed him a taunting smile as she walked away.
Elle lui adressa un sourire moqueur en s’éloignant.
Additional translations
provocateurSelon le contexte, avec une nuance d’incitation ou de défi.

Definitions

tauntingnoun
The act of provoking or challenging someone with insulting remarks.
The taunting from the opposing team only fueled their determination to win.
tauntinggerund / present participle
Intended to provoke or challenge someone in a mocking or insulting manner.
His taunting remarks only served to escalate the tension in the room.
tauntverb
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.
The opposing team began to taunt the players with jeers and boos.
tauntgerund / present participle
Mocking or provoking; characterized by ridicule or scorn.
She flashed him a taunting smile as she walked away.
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