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TAUNTINGS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word tauntings. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word tauntings. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TAUNTINGS

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jeering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

mocking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

goading
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

insulting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

scoffing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

sneering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

taunting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

teasing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

• playful vexation

• the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb

adjective satellite

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

• arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it

• causing irritation or annoyance

deriding
verbv
verb

• treat or speak of with contempt

ridiculing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

derisive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

gibelike
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

taunt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

twit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who is regarded as contemptible

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

Best Hypernyms For TAUNTINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tauntings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
aggravation irritation provocation

Alternatives for JEERING

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