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ridicule

/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/

noun

Meaning

  • Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour

  • An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.

  • The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.

verb

Meaning

  • To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

    "His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."

Synonyms

outlaugh

adjective

Meaning

  • Ridiculous