taunting(n = noun.act) taunt, twit - aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing;
is a kind of aggravation, irritation, provocation
Derived form verb taunt1
taunting(s = adj.all) derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking - abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
"Every kind of insolent and taunting reflection." [1913 Webster]