Jesting and Ridicule

Jesting

Jesting noun - Good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks.
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Ridicule and jesting are semantically related. in derision topic. In some cases you can use "Ridicule" instead a noun "Jesting".

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

Ridicule

Ridicule noun - The making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something.

Jesting and ridicule are semantically related. You can use "Jesting" instead a noun "Ridicule".

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