taunt
noun
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping
“The children teased the new teacher”
“Don't ride me so hard over my failure”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Taunt meaning
What does “taunt” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“taunt” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.