taunter

One who jeers

A taunter is someone who mocks or provokes others with insulting remarks.

The word carries connotations of deliberate cruelty—taunters don't just criticize, they needle and jeer to get a reaction: The taunters in the crowd hurled insults at the visiting team.

heckler

mocker

One who derides

jeererOne who taunts aloud
scofferOne who mocks
ridiculerOne who mocks

derider · teaser · ribber · roaster · josher · sledger · badgerer · needler · baiter · provocateur

bully

intimidator

One who threatens others

tormentorOne who causes anguish
harasserOne who intimidates repeatedly
persecutorOne who harasses relentlessly

oppressor · aggressor · antagonist · terrorizer · hounder · threatener · coercer · abuser · tyrant · dominator

contempt

scorner

One showing contempt

sneererOne expressing contempt
disdainerOne who feels contempt
disparagerOne who belittles others

belittler · snob · cynic · supercilious · haughty · condescending · patronizing · dismissive · scornful · contemptuous

provocation

goader

One who urges action

inciterOne who provokes action
instigatorOne who provokes action
agitatorOne who foments discord

antagonizer · provoker · inflamer · troublemaker · firebrand · rabble-rouser · challenger · baiter · stirrer · fomenter

taunter

mocker

intimidator

scorner

goader

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