ridicule
/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ noun C2- Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
- An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
- The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
Plural ridicules
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I hope I never ridicule what is wise or good.
But it has been the study of my life to avoid those weaknesses which often expose a strong understanding to ridicule.”
and yet you can treat the mention of his misfortunes with contempt and ridicule.”
Never, even in the company of his dear friends at Netherfield, or his dignified relations at Rosings, had she seen him so desirous to please, so free from self-consequence or unbending reserve, as now, when no importance could result from the success of his endeavours, and when even the acquaintance of those to whom his attentions were addressed, would draw down the ridicule and censure of the ladies both of Netherfield and Rosings.
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