Ridicule and Rag

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Ridicule verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.

Usage example: the term “big bang theory” was originally coined to ridicule the belief that the universe was created by a giant explosion

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Rag and ridicule are semantically related in deride topic. In some cases you can use "Rag" instead the word "Ridicule" as a verb or a noun.

Rag verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Usage example: several readers called in to rag the editor for his paper's repeated grammatical lapses

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Ridicule and rag are semantically related in tease topic. Sometimes you can use "Ridicule" instead the word "Rag" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: ragtime

general	general ridicule	general rag
red	red ridicule	red rag

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