taunting Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/
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Taunting as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of taunt
2
To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
Taunting as a Noun
1
The act of one who taunts.
Taunting as an Adjective
1
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
Word Forms & Grammar
taunting
taunting (plural tauntings)
taunting (comparative more taunting, superlative most taunting)
Words That Rhyme With Taunting
Origin of Taunting
From taunt + -ing.
Taunting in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of taunt |
| Plural | tauntings |
| Comparative / superlative | more taunting, most taunting |
Pronouncing Taunting
You say taunting as /ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɔːnt).
Common Questions About Taunting
Is taunting a verb or a noun?
Taunting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is the plural of taunting?
The plural of taunting is tauntings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of taunting?
The comparative form is more taunting and the superlative form is most taunting.