taunt (n.)

  1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

    [ Syn: twit , taunting ]

    taunt (v.)

  1. harass with persistent criticism or carping; The children teased the new teacher; Dont ride me so hard over my failure; His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie

    [ Syn: tease , razz , rag , cod , tantalize , tantalise , bait , twit , rally , ride ]

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