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taunting
UK
/ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɔntɪŋ/
tauntings
pl
Translations
His taunting was meant to provoke a reaction.
Его насмешка была предназначена для того, чтобы спровоцировать реакцию.
The constant taunting from his classmates made him feel isolated.
Постоянное дразнение со стороны одноклассников заставляло его чувствовать себя изолированным.
Definitions
The taunting from the opposing team only fueled their determination to win.
UK
/ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɔntɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb ‘taunt’.
Translations
He gave her a taunting smile.
Он подарил ей насмешливую улыбку.
Her taunting remarks made him angry.
Ее язвительные замечания разозлили его.
Definitions
His taunting remarks only served to escalate the tension in the room.
taunting
Gerund
taunted
Past Simple
taunted
Past Participle
taunting
Gerund
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
Translations
The bully would often taunt the younger kids at school.
Хулиган часто дразнил младших детей в школе.
He would taunt his opponents during the game to throw them off.
Он насмехался над своими соперниками во время игры, чтобы сбить их с толку.
Additional translations
Definitions
The opposing team began to taunt the players with jeers and boos.
taunting
Derived from the verb; used attributively to describe mocking or provocative behaviour.
Definitions
She flashed him a taunting smile as she walked away.
Definitions
The bully's taunt left the young boy feeling upset and embarrassed.
With one final taunt, the sprinter glanced back and waved to his rivals.
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The brig’s taunt masts were visible far out at sea.