Ridicule

Synonyms of ridicule

• mock
• taunt
• deride

Antonyms of ridicule

• praise
• applaud
• compliment

Collocations of ridicule

public ridicule

Frequency: 80 %

The politician endured public ridicule after his embarrassing speech went viral.

harsh ridicule

Frequency: 70 %

The comedian faced harsh ridicule from the audience for his offensive jokes.

cruel ridicule

Frequency: 65 %

The bully's cruel ridicule of the new student was unacceptable.

mocking ridicule

Frequency: 60 %

Her mocking ridicule of his outfit made him feel self-conscious.

ridicule and scorn

Frequency: 45 %

She was met with ridicule and scorn when she presented her unconventional idea.

Idiomatic Expressions for ridicule

• Phrase: poke fun at
  Meaning: to mock or tease someone in a light-hearted manner
  Usage: It's all in good fun when we poke fun at each other's quirks.