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ridiculing

Ridiculing (noun) means the act of mocking or making fun of someone. Example: “The constant ridiculing from his teammates wore him down.”

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The act of mocking or making fun of someone.
"The constant ridiculing from his teammates wore him down."

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In plain EnglishThe -ing form of ridicule, describing an ongoing act of mockery.

Word forms

more ridiculing comparative, ridiculings plural, most ridiculing superlative

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What does “ridiculing” mean?

The word “ridiculing” means the act of mocking or making fun of someone. In plain terms, the -ing form of ridicule, describing an ongoing act of mockery.

How do you use “ridiculing” in a sentence?

Here is “ridiculing” used in a sentence: “The constant ridiculing from his teammates wore him down.”

What part of speech is “ridiculing”?

“Ridiculing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of ridiculing?

"ridiculing" (noun) means the act of mocking or making fun of someone.

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