to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.

to provoke by taunts; twit.

an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.

Obsolete . an object of insulting gibes or scornful reproaches.

noun

compliment , praise , respect

verb

compliment , praise , respect

noun

backhanded compliment , barb , brickbat , censure , comeback , crack , cut , derision , dig , dirty dig , dump , gibe , insult , jab , jeer , mockery , outrage , parting shot , put-down * , reproach , ridicule , sarcasm , slam * , slap * , snappy comeback * , swipe *notes:taunt meant to mock or tease someone; taut means tightly stretched or tense , scoff , twit , badinage , banter , chaff , raillery

verb

affront , bother , deride , dig * , disdain , dump on , flout , insult , jab * , jeer , lout , mock , offend , outrage , put down , quiz , rally , revile , ridicule , scoff at , scorn , scout , slam * , slap * , sneer , swipe at , tantalize , torment , twitter , upbraidnotes:taunt meant to mock or tease someone; taut means tightly stretched or tense , badger , bullyrag , heckle , hector , hound , bait , banter , comeback , crack , gibe , jeer twit , jibe , needle , provoke , rag , razz , reply , reproach , tease , tempt , twit , upbraid