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Ridicules Meaning in English

word · lemma: ridicule

ˈɹɪdəkˌjuɫz
rih-DIK-yoolz
ɹˈɪdɪkjˌuːlz
rih-DIK-yoolz

التعريف

To laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way, making them feel foolish.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Formal or written; often shows disrespect. Common collocations: 'openly ridicules', 'publicly ridicules'. Not usually used in everyday conversation—'makes fun of' is more informal.

جمل نموذجية

He ridicules his classmates in front of everyone.

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The movie ridicules old traditions.

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She never ridicules others for their mistakes.

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The comedian ridicules politics in every show.

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If someone ridicules your ideas, don't let it bother you.

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He often ridicules new technology until he starts using it himself.

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