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"
If someone taunts you, they say unkind or insulting things to you, especially about your weaknesses or failures. A gang taunted a disabled man Other youths taunted him about his clothes. Taunt is also a noun. For years they suffered racist taunts. Unusually tall. Used of masts. to try to make someone angry or upset by saying unkind things to them taunt sb about sth (Perhaps from tenter ). a remark or joke intended to make someone angry or upset
To reproach with severe or insulting words; to revile; to upbraid; to jeer at; to flout