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Synonyms of ridicule

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Another word for ridicule is mockery. Other synonyms of ridicule are scoff.

Synonyms and similar words for ridicule

verbTo criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.

  • outlaughTo ridicule or laugh someone out of a purpose, principle, etc.; laugh down; discourage or put out of countenance by...
  • pilloryTo subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.

nounMore synonyms

  • derision
  • scoffA derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
  • mockeryThe action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
  • katagelasticismObtaining pleasure from laughing at or mocking others.

Meaning of ridicule

  1. verb To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
  2. noun Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
  3. noun An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.

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Questions about synonyms of ridicule

What is another word for ridicule?
Ridicule has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mockery and scoff.
What does ridicule mean?
Ridicule means to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.

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