Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun taunting

1 sense of taunting

Sense 1
twit, taunt, taunting -- (aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing)
       => aggravation, irritation, provocation -- (unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb taunt

1 sense of taunt

Sense 1
tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride -- (harass with persistent criticism or carping; "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")
       => mock, bemock -- (treat with contempt; "The new constitution mocks all democratic principles")

Antonyms of adj taunting

1 sense of taunting

Sense 1
derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting -- (abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'")

INDIRECT (VIA disrespectful) -> respectful -- (full of or exhibiting respect; "respectful behavior"; "a respectful glance")

Similarity of adj taunting

1 sense of taunting

Sense 1
derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting -- (abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'")
       => disrespectful (vs. respectful) -- (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher")