Definition: the act of deriding or treating with contempt
Similar words: discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity
Definition: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Synonyms: ridicule
Definition: language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
Similar words: discourtesy, disrespect
Definition: an expression of lack of respect
Synonyms: jest at, make fun, laugh at, blackguard, guy, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast
Definition: subject to laughter or ridicule
Usage: The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house; The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher; His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday
Definition: treat with contempt
Usage: The new constitution mocks all democratic principles