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1. Harass with persistent criticism or carping
   "The children taunted the new teacher";
   - tease, razz [N. Amer], rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise [Brit], bait, twit, rally, ride [N. Amer], wind up [Brit]

1. Aggravation by deriding, mocking or criticizing
   - twit, taunting

Derived forms: taunts, taunted, taunting

Type of: aggravation, bemock, irritation, mock, provocation

Encyclopedia: Taunt