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Meaning
Verb
●
to
criticize
or
disapprove
of someone
or something
through
scornful
jocularity
; to make
fun
of
Noun
●
derision;
mocking
or
humiliating
words
or behaviour
●
An
object
of
sport
or
laughter
; a
laughing
stock.
●
The quality of being
ridiculous
;
ridiculous
ness.
●
A small woman's
handbag
; a reticule.
Adj
●
ridiculous
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Origin
ridicule
English
ridiculus
Latin
rideo
Latin
ridere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Outlaugh
Ridicule
Derision
Scoff
Mockery
Katagelasticism
Sarcasm
Jeer
Related
Scorn
Mock
Censure
Slander
Belittle
Denigrate
Insult
Berate
Criticize
Disrespect
Disparage
Vilify
Insults
Demean
Belittlement
Humiliate
Deride
Criticism
Rebuke
Vilification
Rudeness
Criticise
Shaming
Shame
Castigate
Harass
Bullying
Vitriol
Taunt
Condemn
Condemnation
Intimidate
Humiliation
Embarrassment
Ostracize
Hate
Opprobrium
Rejection
Bully
Offend
Belittling
Contempt
Accuse
Lambast
Hatred
Embarrass
Bigotry
Harassment
Chastise
Abuse
Mocking
Teasing
Oppress
Blame
Dismiss
Demonize
Torture
Prejudice
Persecute
Torment
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