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Insolent vs Taunting - What's the difference?

insolent | taunting |

As an adjective insolent

is insulting in manner or words.

As a verb taunting is

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As a noun taunting is

the act of one who taunts.

insolent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insulting in manner or words.
  • Rude.
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  • *:“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,!”
  • Cheeky.
  • Synonyms

    * insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent * rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive * See also * See also

    taunting

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of one who taunts.
  • * 1992 , Rodney D. Olsen, Dancing in Chains: The Youth of William Dean Howells (page 8)
  • Because he often "dwelt in a world of terrors," he was susceptible to the tricks and tauntings of his playmates, who took advantage of his fears.

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