Ridicule and Tease

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Ridicule

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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Tease is a synonym for ridicule in mock topic. In some cases you can use "Tease" instead a verb "Ridicule", when it comes to topics like deride.

Nearby Words: ridiculous, ridiculed, ridiculing, ridiculously

Tease

Tease verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

Usage example: grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers

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Ridicule is a synonym for tease in mock topic. You can use "Ridicule" instead a verb "Tease", if it concerns topics such as aggravate, deride.

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

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character	ridicule character	tease character
people	ridicule people	tease people
idea	ridicule idea	tease idea
children	ridicule children	tease children
Other words: time, protagonist, fans.

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