Ridicule and Wit

Ridicule

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

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

Wit

Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

Ridicule and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ridicule" instead a noun "Wit".

Nearby Words: witty, witling

How words are described

constant constant ridicule constant wit

Both words in one sentence

  • Decadent Court Louis XVI's court as portrayed in the French movie Ridicule exemplifies this trope, showcasing how nobles' political power and status was highly dependent on their wit.
  • The French movie Ridicule (often referred to as "Wit" in English-speaking countries) suggests that before the Revolution, the entire French political system revolved around who could do this most effectively.
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Wit and Ridicule. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ridicule/wit
Ridicule & Wit. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ridicule/wit>.
Wit or Ridicule. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ridicule/wit.
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