taunting

Meanings

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
• harass with persistent criticism or carping
• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
  • "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"

Synonyms

bait, cod, derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit