ridicule
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ridicule, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ridicule
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.