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taunting
UK
/ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɔntɪŋ/
Translations
tauntings
pl
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.
UK
/ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɔntɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb ‘taunt’.
He gave her a taunting smile.
Он подарил ей насмешливую улыбку.
Her taunting remarks made him angry.
Ее язвительные замечания разозлили его.
taunting
Gerund
taunted
Past Simple
taunted
Past Participle
taunting
Gerund
UK
/tɔːnt/
US
/tɔnt/
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
taunting
Derived from the verb; used attributively to describe mocking or provocative behaviour.
Definitions
The taunting from the opposing team only fueled their determination to win.
His taunting remarks only served to escalate the tension in the room.
The opposing team began to taunt the players with jeers and boos.
She flashed him a taunting smile as she walked away.