taunt

1. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing (synset 101225348)
   is a type of: aggravation, irritation, provocation - unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
   same as: taunting, twit

1. Harass with persistent criticism or carping (synset 200852181)
   "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
   is a type of: bemock, mock - treat with contempt
   subtypes:

   • barrack, flout, gibe, jeer, scoff - laugh at with contempt and derision
   • banter, chaff, jolly, josh, kid - be silly or tease one another
   same as: bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, tease, twit

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