ridicule

/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/

noun

  1. 1

    Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour

  2. 2

    An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.

  3. 3

    The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.

verb

  1. 1

    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

adjective

  1. 1

    Ridiculous

noun

  1. 1

    A small woman's handbag; a reticule.

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