derisive vs taunting

derisive is not a noun while taunting is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derisive	No	Yes	No	No
taunting	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, derisive and taunting are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of derisive include gibelike, jeering, mocking.

derisive (noun)	taunting (noun)
	aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

derisive (adjective)	taunting (adjective)
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule	abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule