Taunt — synonyms, definition

1. taunt (Noun)

censure derision gibe jeer ridicule scoff scorn taunting

taunt (Noun) — Aggravation by deriding, mocking or criticizing.

aggravation irritation provocation

2. taunt (Verb)

bait banter censure chaff cod criticise deride disparage gibe gibe at insult jeer lampoon make fun of mock rag rally razz reproach ride • • •

taunt (Verb) — Deliberately provoke by mocking or poking fun, often in an aggressive manner. ex. "The children taunted the new teacher"

bemock mock banter barrack chaff flout gibe jeer jolly josh kid scoff