Ridicule: meaning, definitions and examples

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ridicule

 

[ หˆrษชdษชหŒkjuหl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in social situations

Ridicule refers to the act of mocking or making fun of someone or something. It is often used to show contempt or scorn towards a person or an idea. Ridicule can take various forms, such as sarcasm, teasing, or making jokes at someone's expense.

Synonyms

derision, mockery, scorn, taunting

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't bear the ridicule of his colleagues after the embarrassing incident.
  • She felt hurt by the constant ridicule from her classmates.
  • His speech was met with ridicule and laughter from the audience.
  • Ignoring ridicule can sometimes be the best response.
  • Ridicule is often used as a way to belittle others.
Context #2 | Verb

in a conversation

When someone ridicules another person, they are making fun of them or mocking them. It is a form of verbal criticism that aims to belittle or humiliate the target. Ridiculing someone can have a negative impact on their self-esteem and confidence.

Synonyms

deride, mock, taunt, tease

Examples of usage

  • She ridiculed his fashion sense in front of their friends.
  • He often ridicules others to make himself feel superior.
  • Don't ridicule others for their beliefs or opinions.
  • Her sarcastic comments were meant to ridicule him.
  • Ridiculing someone is not a constructive way to provide feedback.

Translations

Translations of the word "ridicule" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ridรญculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคนเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spott

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ejekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปัƒะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kpiarstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ridicule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ridรญculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmฤ›ch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posmeh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istehza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ridรญculo

Etymology

The word 'ridicule' originated from the Latin word 'ridiculus,' meaning 'laughable' or 'mocking.' It first appeared in English in the 17th century and has since been used to describe the act of mocking or making fun of someone or something. Ridicule has been a common form of social interaction throughout history, often used to criticize or ridicule individuals who deviate from social norms.

See also: ridiculer, ridiculing, ridiculous, ridiculously, ridiculousness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,670, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.