To try to make somebody angry or upset by saying unkind things about them, laughing at their failures, etc.
A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
The other kids continually taunted him about his size. (Oxford)
His friend Slowacki answered them in some taunting verses, and this led to a quarrel between the poets.
taunted him about his size
answering taunting way
Insult
Teasing
Respect
Compliment.
Taunting