taunt (
http://definr.com/taunt)
n : aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing [syn:
twit,
taunting]
v : 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" [syn:
tease,
razz,
rag,
cod,
tantalize,
tantalise,
bait,
twit,
rally,
ride]