· aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Hypernym(s): aggravation, irritation, provocation
· 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"
Synonym(s): tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, twit, rally, ride