The cat found the taunting of the birds unbearable.
It is a verb and a noun. Verb: "He likes to taunt people." Noun: "He yelled a taunt at me." Taunting, can be a present participle verb, an adjective, and possibly a noun. Adjective: "She has a taunting attitude." Verb: "She is taunting others." Noun: "Taunting is not nice."
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Taunting is a verb that describes the action of teasing or provoking someone in a mocking or contemptuous way. An adverb, on the other hand, modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
insulting
Gibe: to utter taunting words ...
It was during the Revolution
taunting
by taunting him into her beauty
a taunting or cynical tone
respecting or respectful supporting or supportive encouraging
It means that a player was taunting (making fun of, instigating, egging on) and that results in a technical foul. A free throw for the other team plus possession after.