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What is another word for Ridicule? – 165 Ridicule Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mock scorn deride tease taunt jeer sneer laugh at make fun of poke fun at belittle demean degrade humiliate embarrass shame mortify pillory satirize caricature parody mock ridicule tease twit jibe gibe sneer scoff flout disdain contempt disdainfulness scornfulness derision mockery teasing taunting jeering sneering lampoon roast skewer mock mimic ape burlesque travesty farce caricature.

    Meaning of Ridicule

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "ridicule" means to expose someone or something to contemptuous or dismissive laughter or scorn, or to make someone or something seem absurd or foolish.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "ridicule" as to laugh at or make fun of someone or something, or to subject someone or something to contemptuous or dismissive language or behavior.

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's jokes were meant to ridicule the politician's stance on the issue.
    • The bully's behavior was intended to ridicule the new student in front of the class.
    • The satirical article was written to ridicule the excesses of the wealthy elite.
    • The teacher tried to ridicule the student's idea, but it actually had some merit.
    • The actor's performance was meant to ridicule the character's foolish behavior.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise compliment admire respect esteem honor glorify extol laud commend approve appreciate value cherish venerate revere applaud cheer acclaim commendation approval admiration respect esteem homage tribute accolade kudos plaudits encomium.

    Related Nouns

    mockery ridicule scorn derision contempt disdain shame humiliation embarrassment mortification pillory satire caricature parody farce travesty burlesque lampoon roast jest joke quip witticism sarcasm irony ridicule tease taunt jeer sneer.

    Related Verbs

    mock ridicule scorn deride tease taunt jeer sneer laugh at make fun of poke fun at belittle demean degrade humiliate embarrass shame mortify pillory satirize caricature parody lampoon roast skewer mock mimic ape burlesque travesty.

    Related Adjectives

    ridiculous scornful contemptuous disdainful shameful humiliating embarrassing mortifying satirical caricatural parodic farcical travestied burlesque mocking teasing taunting jeering sneering ironic sarcastic wry sardonic mocking ridiculing.