Vocabulary Entry

ridicule

|noun • verb

noun

The act of making fun of someone or something in a mocking way.

Example Sentences

"Her ridicule of his ideas made him feel discouraged."

"The comedian’s routine involved a lot of light-hearted ridicule."

"He faced ridicule from his peers for his unusual choices."

verb

Example Sentences

"They ridiculed his efforts to be taken seriously."

"It's not nice to ridicule someone for their mistakes."

"She ridiculed the proposal, claiming it was impractical."