Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
public ridicule
noun
ˈpʌblɪk ˈrɪdɪˌkjul
Definition
The act of mocking or making fun of someone in a way that is visible or known to the public.
Examples
- His failed performance was met with public ridicule, leaving him feeling humiliated.
- She faced public ridicule after the incident went viral online.
- The comedian’s jokes sometimes crossed the line into public ridicule of certain celebrities.
Meaning
Public ridicule occurs when a person is openly laughed at or scorned in front of others, often leading to embarrassment or humiliation.
Synonyms
- mockery
- scorn
- derision
- contempt
- sarcasm
