Taunt v. t. [imp. & p. p. Taunted; p. pr. & vb. n. Taunting.] To reproach with severe or insulting words; to revile; to upbraid; to jeer at; to flout.
When I had at my pleasure taunted her. --Shak.
Syn: -- To deride; ridicule; mock; jeer; flout; revile. See Deride.