Ridiculing
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːl/
Ridiculing (noun)
- unkind laughter or comments that make someone seem silly.
Examples
- The comedian's joke was met with ridicule from the audience.
- His unusual outfit drew ridicule from his classmates.
Common collocations: face ridicule, draw ridicule, subject to ridicule, ridicule someone, ridicule an idea
Ridiculing (verb)
- to laugh at someone or something in an unkind way.
Examples
- They ridiculed his attempt to dance.
- She was ridiculed for her accent.