ridicule
4 antonyms for ridicule — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
“The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish.”
2. noun
Mocking words or behaviour intended to make someone look foolish.
“He faced public ridicule after the failed product launch.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use ridicule
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
open to ridicule
ridicule someone's idea
object of ridicule
Etymology
From French ridicule, from Latin rīdiculus (\"laughable\"), from ridere (\"to laugh\").
Full origin of ridicule →Frequently asked questions
What does “ridicule” mean?
The word “ridicule” means to mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way. In plain terms, making fun of someone or something in a mocking, belittling way.
How do you pronounce “ridicule”?
“Ridicule” is pronounced RIH-dihk-yool (/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ridicule” in a sentence?
Here is “ridicule” used in a sentence: “The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish.”
What is another word for “ridicule”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ridicule” include derision, scoff, mockery and katagelasticism.
What part of speech is “ridicule”?
Depending on how it is used, “ridicule” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “ridicule” come from?
The word “ridicule” comes from Latin. From French ridicule, from Latin rīdiculus (\"laughable\"), from ridere (\"to laugh\").
Is “ridicule” a common word?
“Ridicule” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ridicule” have?
“Ridicule” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
