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ridicule

/ˈrɪdɪˌkjuːl/ American
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  • v. 嘲笑, 嘲弄, 愚弄
  • n. 嘲笑, 愚弄, 笑柄
Definition
  • v. to make fun of someone unkindly
  • n. words or actions that make fun of someone in an unkind way
Example
The comedian faced ridicule after his joke offended many viewers.
这位喜剧演员的笑话冒犯了许多观众,之后他遭到了嘲笑。