Ridicule
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ridicule is a verb meaning (transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
Meaning
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
More Meanings
- Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
- An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
- The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
- (now historical and regional) A small woman's handbag; a reticule.
- (obsolete) ridiculous
Example Sentences
to see the ridicule of this monstrous practice
To the people […] but a trifle, to the king but a ridicule.
His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks.
late 17th century, John Aubrey, Brief Lives This action […] became so ridicule.
Word Forms
- ridicules
- ridiculing
- ridiculed
Synonyms for ridicule
Depending on context, synonyms include outlaugh, pillory, derision, scoff, mockery, katagelasticism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include derision, blackguard, guy, rib, mockery, laughingstock.
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