RIDICULE

• (noun) the act of deriding or treating with contempt

  synonyms : derision

  her absurd behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians -added by nithi

  her absurd behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians -added by nithi

• (noun) language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• (verb) subject to laughter or ridicule

  "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house", "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher", "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday"

  synonyms : blackguard , guy , jest at , laugh at , make fun , poke fun , rib , roast

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