1. making fun of someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Usage: present participle of ridicule

Examples

• The bullies were ridiculing the new student’s accent.
• She felt hurt after her classmates started ridiculing her presentation.
• The comedian was ridiculing politicians in his latest routine.
• Stop ridiculing his efforts – he’s doing his best.
• The critics were ridiculing the movie’s poor special effects.
• He regretted ridiculing his brother’s dreams of becoming an artist.