Ridicule

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.

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

2.NounDerision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.

3.NounAn object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.

4.NounThe quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.

5.Adjectiveridiculous

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