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ridicule
/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/
noun
Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
verb
To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of
"His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."
Synonymsoutlaugh
adjective
Ridiculous
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