ridicule - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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to make fun of someone or somethingto make fun of someone or something

Synonyms

deride roast scoff blackguard rib [poke] fun at {sb/sth}guy mock bemock jest at poke fun ridicule make fun laugh at [make] fun of {sb/sth}

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to ridicule

Third Person

ridicules

Present Participle

ridiculing

Past Tense

ridiculed

Past Participle

ridiculed

1

to make fun of someone or something

transitive

The comedian often ridicules societal norms in his stand-up routines.
He ridiculed the proposal during the meeting, causing tension.
The satirical show will probably ridicule current political events in the next episode.
If the idea is rejected, some may ridicule the innovator.
It is crucial that educators do not ridicule students for asking questions.

Synonyms:

deride roast scoff blackguard rib [poke] fun at {sb/sth}guy mock bemock jest at poke fun make fun laugh at [make] fun of {sb/sth}