Ridicule

noun

/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/

Word Frequency: 2.7

Definitions

1.nounDerision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour

2.nounAn object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.

3.nounThe quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.

4.verbTo criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

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

5.adjectiveRidiculous

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