[n] aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
[v] 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"
Synonyms
bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunting, tease, twit, twit