ridicule
Terms
undefined, object
copy deck
- Gripe
- to grumble to complain or complain strongly
- remonstrate
- to protest, object, or complain
- discountenance
- to frown on, or disapprove
- admonish
- to caution against, advise, or warn mildly
- upbraid
- to scold vehemently or criticize severely
- reprehend
- find fault with, or voice disapproval
- rebuke
- to criticize or reprimand severely or sharply
- reproof
- an expression of disapproval or a mild reprimand
- recrimination
- a countercharge or counteraccusation
- carp
- to talk complainingly or find fault
- gibe
- to taunt, mock, or tease sarcastically
- twit
- to taunt, gibe, or ridicule lightly, especially by reminding someone of a fault or weakness
- chaff
- to make fun of in a good-natured way
- raillery
- light and good-natured teasing, ridicule, or satire
- lampoon
- to ridicule or satirize in writing
- burlesque
- any broadly comic or satirical imitation
- travesty
- a grotesque imitation or ridiculous dissertation