noun
ridiculing
Ridiculing (noun) means the act of mocking or making fun of someone. Example: “The constant ridiculing from his teammates wore him down.”
noun
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The act of mocking or making fun of someone.
"The constant ridiculing from his teammates wore him down."
How to use ridiculing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of ridicule, describing an ongoing act of mockery.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ridiculings
- Comparative
- more ridiculing
- Superlative
- most ridiculing
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Rhymes for ridiculing
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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.
