taunting

1 antonym for taunting — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Mocking or provocative in tone.

Synonyms by Meaning

Mocking or provocative in tone.

“He gave a taunting grin before taking the penalty.”

twit taunt gibelike mocking jeering derisive

Opposites

respectful

The act of mocking or provoking someone with insults.

“The referee cracked down on taunting between the two teams.”

twit taunt

respectful

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

taunting remarks a taunting tone

From taunt plus -ing.

What does “taunting” mean?

The word “taunting” means mocking or provocative in tone. In plain terms, mocking behaviour or speech meant to provoke someone.

How do you pronounce “taunting”?

“Taunting” is pronounced TAWNT-ihng (/ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “taunting” in a sentence?

Here is “taunting” used in a sentence: “He gave a taunting grin before taking the penalty.”

What part of speech is “taunting”?

Depending on how it is used, “taunting” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “taunting” have?

“Taunting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: mocking or provocative in tone.

respectful mocking derisive twit taunt jeering