ballyrag

verb

1. (transitive)To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.

   “. . . the Duchess of Belmont, that ballyrags every one round her, like a tipsy old soldier.”

   “"I remember you as a boy, Samuel," said Mrs. Hignett, "lamentably lacking in consideration for others and concentrated only on your selfish pleasures. . . ." "Don't ballyrag the poor man," said Jane Hubbard.”