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1. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
   "taunting shouts of 'coward' and 'sissy'"
   - derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking

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

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]

Derived forms: tauntings

See also: disrespectful

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

Encyclopedia: Taunt