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making a fool of

making a fool of is the present participle and gerund of make a fool of.

Meaning of make a fool of

Verb

make a fool of (third-person singular simple present makes a fool of, present participle making a fool of, simple past and past participle made a fool of)

  1. (transitive) To cause (someone) to seem foolish.
    • I've made a prize fool of myself.

Questions about making a fool of

What is making a fool of the present participle and gerund of?
Making a fool of is the present participle and gerund of make a fool of.

Words near making a fool of in the dictionary

  1. making a dent
  2. making a difference
  3. making a dollar out of fifteen cents
  4. making a face
  5. making a fist of
  6. making a fool of
  7. making a fool out of
  8. making a fortune
  9. making a go of
  10. making a good fist of
  11. making a grab

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