Ridicule

/ˈrɪdɪˌkjuːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of making fun of someone or something in a mocking way.

The comedian's routine was filled with ridicule directed at societal norms.

Contribution to laughter or mockery.

She faced ridicule for her unusual fashion choices at the party.

verb

To subject someone or something to mockery or contempt.

He was ridiculed by his peers for his unconventional ideas.

To make fun of someone or something in a mocking manner.

The article ridiculed the politician's latest proposal as impractical.

Late Latin 'ridiculum', meaning 'a jest, joke', from 'ridere' meaning 'to laugh'.

to ridicule someone

to make fun of or belittle someone

laughingstock

a person subjected to ridicule or mockery

to be ridiculed

to be made fun of or scorned by others

mock

to tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner

scorn

the feeling or belief that something or someone is worthless or despicable

deride

to express contempt for; to ridicule

to roast

He got roasted during the comedy show for his outdated references.

to diss

They dissed his outfit, calling it out of style.