1. speech or behavior intended to make someone or something seem foolish and worthy of scorn

1. to make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way

Examples

• The new student faced ridicule from his classmates for his unusual accent.
• She couldn’t bear the ridicule any longer and decided to quit the team.
• His ideas were met with ridicule rather than serious consideration.
• The critics ridiculed the movie for its poor acting and weak plot.
• Don’t ridicule her efforts just because she’s a beginner.
• The comedian ridiculed politicians in his stand-up routine.
• They ridiculed his old-fashioned clothes behind his back.