Ridicule
/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Ridicule
noun
- Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
- An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
- The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
verb
- To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of
"His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."
adjective
Anagrams of Ridicule
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
r1
i1
d2
i1
c3
u1
l1
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Ridicule
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Ridicule"
Ridicule is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Ridicule" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "ridicule" is a medium-scoring word.