Ridicule
/ˈrɪdɪˌkjuːl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of making fun of or mocking someone or something in a contemptuous manner.
The politician faced public ridicule after the scandal.
- (v.) To mock or make fun of someone or something in a contemptuous way.
They ridiculed his proposal during the meeting.
Forms
- ridicules
- ridiculed
- ridiculing
Related terms
Commentary
Ridicule often implies a derisive or contemptuous tone; use carefully to denote intentional mockery.
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