RIDICULE (2)

ridicule (2). Ridicule, v.t. to expose to laughter, to banter

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Rid″i‐cule, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ridiculed (?);p. pr. & vb. n. Ridiculing.] To laugh at mockingly or disparagingly; to awaken ridicule toward or respecting. I 've known the young, who ridiculed his rage. Goldsmith. Syn. — To deride; banter; rally; burlesque; mock; satirize; lampoon. See Deride.