See taunt in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To torment with persistent insult or ridicule:
badger, bait, bullyrag, heckle, hector, hound. (Informal) needle, ride. Idiom: wave the red flag in front of the bull. See treat well
noun
An instance of mockery or derision:
gibe, insult, jeer, scoff, twit. See laughter, respectGood-natured teasing:
badinage, banter, chaff, raillery. (Informal) ribbing. See laughter
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