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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ridicule

/ˈrɪdɪkjʊl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does ridicule mean?

verb, noun

To make someone or something the subject of contemptuous laughter or scorn; a feeling of contemptuous laughter or scorn.

Example

"The comedian's jokes were intended to ridicule the politician's policies."

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