Taunts are not beatings.

You're taunting me.

The children taunted Tom about his appearance.

Stop taunting me.

The boy continued to taunt his younger brother.

I continue to be taunted by my grandfather's picture.

The taunts of, "Hey, batter, batter!" didn't bother Tom; he still hit the ball over the fence.

Sami was really taunting Layla in her face.

He taunted me, but I didn't take the bait.

The taunts at the end of the match failed to aggravate Tom.