Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laugh-at
verb
/læf æt/
Definition
To mock or ridicule someone or something in a derogatory manner.
Examples
- She didn’t like it when others laughed at her mistakes.
- It’s unkind to laugh at someone’s fears.
- He was always the one to laugh at the silly jokes.
Meaning
When someone laughs at another person, it usually implies that they are finding humor in their situation or actions, often with an element of scorn or disapproval.
Synonyms
- mock
- ridicule
- deride
- tease
- scoff
