Synonyms for taunting

Most common

mocking · jeering · derisive · gibelike

All synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

2. n. 1

   The act of one who taunts.

Forms

Plural

tauntings → twits…

Example sentences

• mocking I lost my temper because of Tom's mocking remarks.
• jeering Everyone was laughing and jeering at Ziri.
• derisive His derisive laughter made me think that I was wrong.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

twit

7 letters

mocking², jeering²

8 letters

derisive³, gibelike

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mocking² = 2 syllables).