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RIDICULE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Ridicule.

How to pronounce ridicule:

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Ridicule - as a noun

Language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

The act of deriding or treating with contempt

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derision9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17offence15offense13offensive activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ridicule - as a verb

Subject to laughter or ridicule

Example: "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackguard20guy7jest atlaugh atmake funpoke funrib5roast5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bemock16mock12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ridicule - as an adjective

Ridiculous

Example Sentences

"The comedian's jokes were met with laughter, not ridicule."
"It is important to discourage acts of ridicule in schools."
"She avoided sharing her ideas to avoid the potential ridicule."
"The politician faced widespread ridicule for his gaffe during the speech."
"His classmates subjected him to constant ridicule because of his nerdy interests."
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Word Game Points

Is RIDICULE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ridicule is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIDICULE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RIDICULE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ridicule is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIDICULE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RIDICULE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ridicule is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIDICULE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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