Definitions for ridicule

ridicule rid·i·cule

Spelling: [rid-i-kyool]
IPA: /ˈrɪd ɪˌkyul/

Ridicule is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 185 anagrams from letters in ridicule (cdeiilru).

Definitions for ridicule

noun

  1. speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.

verb (used with object)

  1. to deride; make fun of.

Origin of ridicule

1665-75; Latin rīdiculum a joke, equivalent to rīd(ēre) to laugh + -i- -i- + -culum -cule2

Examples for ridicule

You put yourself out there for ridicule ‘cause it’s your face they see.

Over time, because of its popularity among young girls, it became the object of ridicule.

Although sprightly, Lilith is unusually small for her age, and thereby the butt of ridicule from her classmates.

Young men are so governed by fashion, and so afraid of ridicule.

The wackiest of Mormon teachings—many unknown to practicing Mormons today—have been dredged up and held to ridicule.

This powerful fear of ridicule conquered, or suppressed, all other feelings.

Would they bear the ridicule of the other boys of their own age?

However, the reaction—and the ridicule—was so extreme that he soon backed down.

Let ridicule be abashed before the majesty of such characters!

At the same time, they have their use, where they do not create their ridicule.

Word Value for ridicule
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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