Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
invite-ridicule
verb
/ɪnˈvaɪt ˈrɪdɪˌkjuːl/
Definition
To cause oneself to be mocked or teased by one’s actions or words.
Examples
- His outrageous outfit seemed to invite ridicule from his peers.
- By making such a bold claim, she inadvertently invited ridicule from skeptics.
- The film’s over-the-top special effects might invite ridicule among serious movie critics.
Meaning
When someone invites ridicule, they put themselves in a position where others may laugh at or criticize them.
Synonyms
- provoke mockery
- bring on derision
- earn scorn
