Taunt
WordNet
noun
(1) Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
verb
(2) Harass with persistent criticism or carping
"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"
WiktionaryText
Verb
- to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.