taunts

noun

Insulting remarks or provocations intended to annoy, upset, or ridicule someone.

"The crowd's taunts were deafening."

verb

To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks or ridicule.

"He taunts his opponents constantly."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: razz, tantalize, twit, ride, rally, cod, tease, bait, rag, tantalise, taunting