Ridicule

Ridicule (N)

Pronunciation: ri-dik-yool

Word Meaning:

1. The act of mocking, deriding, or making fun of someone or something.
2. Words or actions intended to provoke laughter or scorn.

Uses in Sentence:

1. Her idea was met with ridicule from her colleagues.
2. The comedian’s satire was a form of good-natured ridicule.

Synonyms:

1. Mockery
2. Derision
3. Satire
4. Taunt
5. Jeer

Antonyms:

1. Praise
2. Approval
3. Compliment
4. Admiration
5. Respect

Word Meaning in Hindi: हंसी (Hansi) or उपहास (Upahaas)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. उसकी विचारधारा ने उसके सहकर्मियों से हंसी में मिली। (Her idea was met with ridicule from her colleagues.)
2. कॉमेडियन की व्याकुलता एक प्रकार के शुभ साहसिक उपहास का रूप था। (The comedian’s satire was a form of good-natured ridicule.)