Synonyms & related words for ridicule

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ridicule — including derision, mockery, deride, mocking, scorn, taunt. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ridicule

Explore words related to ridicule — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include derisible, bemock, fleeringly, derisive, scoffing, satirize, derisiveness, satirization. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for ridicule

Common synonyms for ridicule include derision, mockery, deride, mocking, scorn, taunt, raillery, jeer — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ridicule come from?

The word ridicule breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root rid-, from Latin rideo (“laugh”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.