taunt
taunt
noun
An insulting remark or action intended to provoke or ridicule someone.
"He ignored their cruel taunts."
verb
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks or ridicule.
"The children would often taunt him about his new glasses."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: razz, tantalize, twit, ride, rally, cod, tease, bait, rag, tantalise, taunting