ridicule
/ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈri-də-ˌkyül/ (ame, mw) · /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrɪd.ə.kjuːl/ (ame, ipa)
ridicule — noun
1. The act of laughing at or making unkind remarks about someone or something in a
The act of laughing at or making unkind remarks about someone or something in a way that is meant to make them appear foolish.
Yara tried to ignore the ridicule from her classmates after she tripped on stage.
face + ridicule collocation
The new design drew widespread ridicule from critics who called it a pointless gadget.
drew + ridicule collocation
Hana's voice shook as she described the constant ridicule she faced at her old school.
Dimitri responded to the ridicule with a calm smile and a polite nod.
Kwame expected some gentle teasing but was met with harsh ridicule instead.
- mockery
More general and common; can be light-hearted or cruel depending on context.
- derision
More formal and conveys strong contempt; often used in writing.
- scorn
Adds disgust or moral disapproval to mockery; stronger emotional charge.
- taunts
Refers to specific provocative remarks meant to provoke a reaction, not the general act.
- respect
Treating someone with dignity rather than mockery.
文法句型
subject to + ridicule
draw + ridicule
face + ridicule
用法筆記
Often used with verbs like face, draw, attract, or be subjected to. Refers to the entire act, not a single comment.
常見錯誤
ridicule — verb
- ridiculepresent simple I / you / we / they
- ridicules3rd person singular
- ridiculing-ing form
- ridiculedpast simple
1. To make someone look silly by laughing at them or saying hurtful things about th
To make someone look silly by laughing at them or saying hurtful things about them.
Amir's older brothers ridiculed him for wearing mismatched socks to the family dinner.
ridicule + someone + for + -ing
The newspaper article ridiculed the mayor's plan as a waste of public money.
Mei regretted ridiculing her friend's cooking after tasting the dish herself.
Kaito's painting was ridiculed by the art teacher in front of the whole class.
Fatima refused to ridicule anyone, even when the rest of the group joined in.
- mock
The most direct and common synonym; slightly more informal than ridicule.
- deride
Formal; suggests contemptuous dismissal rather than playful teasing.
- taunt
To provoke someone directly with repeated insults, often to get a reaction.
- jeer at
To shout rude remarks, especially in a crowd or public setting.
- admire
To look at someone with respect rather than contempt.
文法句型
ridicule + someone/something
ridicule + someone + for + noun/-ing
用法筆記
Transitive — always takes an object (a person or thing). The most common pattern is ridicule + someone + for + doing something.