Mirth and Ridicule

Mirth

Mirth noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.

Ridicule and mirth are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ridicule" instead a noun "Mirth".

Ridicule

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

Mirth and ridicule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mirth" instead a noun "Ridicule".

How words are described

endless endless mirth endless ridicule
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