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TAUNTING

\tˈɔːntɪŋ], \tˈɔːntɪŋ], \t_ˈɔː_n_t_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of TAUNTING

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a. & n. from Taunt, v.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Treating with severe reflections; upbraiding.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Addressing in bitter or insulting words.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The act of insulting with bitter and sarcastic reproaches ; upbraiding ; reviling.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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