| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| taunt | (noun) aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | Synonyms: taunting, twit |
| (verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping | Synonyms: bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, tease, twit | |
| taunting | (adjective) abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule | Synonyms: derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking |
| (noun) aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | Synonyms: taunt, twit | |
| tauntingly | (adverb) in a playfully teasing manner | Synonyms: teasingly |