"taunts" in the noun sense

1. twit, taunt, taunting

aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

"taunts" in the verb sense

1. tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride

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"

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