Meaning of the word ridicule in English
What does ridicule mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ridicule
US /ˈrɪd.ə.kjuːl/
UK /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/
Noun
words or actions that make someone or something seem foolish or silly
Example:
•
His ideas were met with ridicule from his colleagues.
•
She was an object of ridicule in the local newspaper.
Verb
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or unkind way
Example:
•
They ridiculed her for her old-fashioned clothes.
•
It is wrong to ridicule someone's religious beliefs.