taunting

• Beschreibt Verhalten oder Äußerungen, die darauf abzielen, jemanden zu provozieren, zu verspotten oder herauszufordern, oft in geringschätziger oder beleidigender Weise.

Describes behavior or speech intended to provoke, mock, or challenge someone in a scornful or insulting way.

1. Ridiculing or mockingB2informal

   Expressing contempt or ridicule in a provocative or insulting manner.

   Spöttisch

   • The taunting remarks from the crowd made him angry.
   • She gave him a taunting smile before walking away.
   • His taunting words were meant to provoke a reaction.

   Synonymederisiveinsultingjeeringmockingprovokingsarcasticsneeringteasing

   Antonymecomplimentaryflatteringpraisingrespectful

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden durch Spott, höhnische oder kritische Bemerkungen zu provozieren oder zu reizen.

A noun referring to the act of provoking or irritating someone through mocking, deriding, or critical remarks.

unzählbar

1. Mocking or Provocative BehaviorB2informal

   The act of making insulting or provocative remarks in order to annoy or upset someone.

   Verspottung oder provokantes Verhalten

   • The bully's constant taunting made the child feel miserable.
   • She ignored the taunting from the opposing team's fans.
   • His taunting only made the situation worse.

   Synonymederisiongoadinginsultingjeeringprovocationridiculescoffingteasing

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, mit der jemand durch spöttische, verhöhnende oder provozierende Bemerkungen gereizt oder herausgefordert wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of provoking or challenging someone with insulting or mocking remarks.

1. Provoke or mockB2informal

   To intentionally say unkind or insulting things to someone in order to upset or anger them.

   Verspotten oder provozieren

   • The bully taunted the smaller boy about his glasses.
   • Fans taunted the opposing player after his mistake.
   • She taunted him for being afraid of the dark.

   Synonymebaitderidegibeinsultjeermockprovokeridiculesneertease