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ridicule

The correct spelling is ridicule.

How to pronounce ridicule

/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/

Say it like: Rid-icu-le

The correct spelling is ridicule. Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour For example: "His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."

Usage Examples

His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
  2. 2.An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
  3. 3.The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
  4. 4.A small woman's handbag; a reticule.

verb

  1. 1.To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

adjective

  1. 1.Ridiculous

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