harass vs taunt

harass

verb
  • To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester. 

  • To persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period. 

  • To trouble (someone, or a group of people) through repeated military-style attacks. 

  • To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties. 

taunt

verb
  • to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner. 

noun
  • A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery 

How often have the words harass and taunt occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )