Taunting — synonyms, definition

1. taunting (a)

contemptuous derisive insulting mocking ridiculing rude sarcastic satirical saucy scornful

2. taunting (Adjective)

cynical gibelike jeering

taunting (Adjective) — Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. ex. "taunting shouts of 'coward' and 'sissy'"

3. taunting (Noun)

taunt twit

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

aggravation irritation provocation

4. taunting (Verb)

baiting codding ragging rallying razzing riding teasing twitting winding up

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

bemocking mocking bantering barracking chaffing flouting gibing jeering jollying joshing kidding scoffing