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Ridiculing: meaning, definitions and examples

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ridiculing

 

[ rษชหˆdษชkjสŠlษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

To mock or make fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh manner, often in front of others. Ridiculing can be hurtful and damaging to a person's self-esteem.

Synonyms

mocking, taunting, teasing

Examples of usage

  • Stop ridiculing him, it's not funny anymore.
  • She felt embarrassed after being ridiculed in front of her classmates.
Context #2 | Verb

on social media

To publicly mock or criticize someone or something online, often with the intention of causing embarrassment or humiliation. Ridiculing on social media can have lasting effects on a person's reputation.

Synonyms

mocking, shaming, trolling

Examples of usage

  • The celebrity was ridiculed on Twitter for his controversial statement.
  • Cyberbullying often involves ridiculing others through posts and comments.
Context #3 | Noun

in a group setting

The act of making fun of someone or something in a mean-spirited or contemptuous way, usually for amusement or to assert superiority. Ridiculing can create a toxic environment and hurt relationships.

Synonyms

derision, mockery, scorn

Examples of usage

  • The constant ridiculing in the office made it a stressful place to work.
  • He used ridicule as a way to belittle others and boost his own ego.

Translations

Translations of the word "ridiculing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ridicularizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคนเคพเคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verspotten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengejek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัะผั–ั…ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyล›miewaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ridiculiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ridiculizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zesmฤ›ลกลˆovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zosmieลกลˆovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posmehovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gera grรญn af

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา› ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒชแƒแƒšแƒ™แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laฤŸa qoymaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ridiculizar

Etymology

The word 'ridiculing' dates back to the mid-17th century and is derived from the Latin word 'ridiculus', meaning 'laughable' or 'mocking'. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass the act of mocking or making fun of someone or something in a derogatory manner. Ridiculing can have negative consequences on individuals' mental well-being and relationships, highlighting the importance of treating others with respect and empathy.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,426, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.