(transitive) to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour / An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock. / The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.

(obsolete) ridiculous

(now historical) A small woman's handbag; a reticule.

In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible. / (degree) extremely; very

deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd / (informal) astonishing, extreme, unbelievable

In a manner intended to ridicule.

present participle of ridicule

The act of exposing to ridicule.

simple past tense and past participle of ridicule