What is the meaning of taunting?

noun

• Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
  • synonyms: twit, taunt

verb

• Harass with persistent criticism or carping.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride

adjective

• Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
  • usage: "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
  • synonyms: derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking