Ridicule meaning

What does “ridicule” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“ridicule” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate.

ridicule

noun

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
the act of deriding or treating with contempt
Synonymsderision

verb

subject to laughter or ridicule
“The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house”
“The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher”
Synonymsroast guy blackguard laugh at jest at rib make fun poke fun

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “ridicule”

✦Synonyms for ridicule✦Unscramble RIDICULE